If two genes are on the same chromosome,?

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If two genes are on the same chromosome,?

Crossing over occurs frequently,
They assort independently.
They are in the same linkage group
They are segregated during meiosis
An inversion will usually occur.

2007-06-22 08:19:57 · 2 answers · asked by Shawn 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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They are in the same linkage group.

How frequently crossing over occurs depends on how far apart they are. If they are far enough apart, they will act as if they are not linked, and will appear to assort independently, but if they are close together, they will not assort independently.

2007-06-22 08:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

They are in the same linkage group

2007-06-22 16:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋