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Assertion: The non-allelic genes for red...

Assertion: The non-allelic genes for red hair and preckls are usually inherited together.
Reason: The genes for red hair and preckles are located on the same chromosomes in close association.

A

Both Assertion and reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion

B

both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion

C

Assertion is true, but the Reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but the reason is true

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A
ix. Genes situated in the same chromosome are said to be linked. All genes in a single chromosome form a linkage group and usually pass into the same gamete and are inherited together as a result of linkage. These genes do not show independent assortment.
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