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All gens located on the same chromosome

A

Form different groups depending upon their relative distance

B

Form one linkage group

C

Will not form any linkage groups

D

Form interactive groups that affect the phenotype

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The correct Answer is:
B
When genes are close together on the same chromosome they do not assort independently and are said to be linked. Whereas genes located on different chromosomes assort independently and have a recombination frequency of 50%.
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