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Genes located on different chromosomes have a high probability of getting recombination than those present on the same chromosome.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in exam.My question comes from Inheritance Principles in division Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

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Correct answer is (a) True

The best explanation: Genes located on different chromosomes are weakly linked. This ALLOWS them to recombine more frequently. Linkage is inversely related to recombination. Genes are located close to each other have low CHANCES of recombination, and thus have high linkage. Genes on different chromosomes are far from each other, hence they have ALMOST no linkage, hence having higher chances of undergoing recombination.



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