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What is complete linkage?

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(i) If the chances of separation of two linked genes are not possible those genes always remain together as a result, only parental combinations are observed.
(ii) The linked genes are located very close together on the same chromosome such genes do not exhibit crossing over.
(iii) This phenomenon is called complete linkage. It is rare but has been reported in male Prosophila. (C.B Bridges)
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