Which of the following statements is not true of two genes that show 50% recombination frequency?

Options

A. The genes show independent assortment
B. if the genes are present n the same chromosome, they undergo more than one crossovers in every meiosis
C. the genes may be on different chromosomes
D. the genes are tightly linked

Answer

D

Explanation

if two genes a 50% recombination frequency it means that they are not linked and show independence assortment. They may be on the same chromosome or are more likely to be on different chromosomes. If they are on the same chromosome then the distance between then in large i.e., nearly 50cm. we know that larger the distance between genes on the same chromosome greater are the chances of more than one cross overs in meiosis.