The phenomenon in which genes are present on the same chromosomes is:
Correct answer: C. Linkage
- A. Crossing over
- B. Segregation
- C. Linkage
- D. Independent assortment
Explanation
Linkage, as related to genetics and genomics, refers to the closeness of genes or other DNA sequences to one another on the same chromosome. The closer two genes or sequences are to each other on a chromosome, the greater the probability that they will be inherited together.
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