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

A

If the genes are present on the same chromosome, they undergo more than one crossovers in every meiosis

B

The genes may be on different chromosomes

C

The genes are tightly linked

D

The genes show independent assortment

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