Assertion : The maxiumum frequency of recombination, that can result from crossing over between linked genes is 50 percent
Reason : Linked genes shown higher frequency of crossing over if distance between them is longer.

Options

A. Assertion and reason both are correct statements the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. Assertion and reason both are correct statements the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. Assertion is true but reason is false statement.
D. Assertion is false but reason is true statement.

Answer

B