Which of the following TRUE of genes that are found near each other on the same chromosome?

Question

a. They tend to be inherited together.
b. They are linked.
c. They will be expressed diffrently in males than in females.
d. None of the above are true.
e. Both A and B above are true.

Answer 1

e. Both A and B above are true.

By definition, linked genes are genes on the same chromosome that are often inherited together.

Answer 2

All we can say is 'a' - they intend to be inherited together. This is because their physical closeness makes them unlikely to be separated during meiosis by crossing-over.

Answer 3

E. Both A and B are true.