Q.

Read the following statements.

Statement I : The strength of linkage will be more when the distance between two genes is lesser.
Statement II : In such case crossing over will be relatively less frequent.

In the light of given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

Both statements are correct

b

Statement I is correct and II is incorrect

c

Statement I is incorrect and II is correct

d

Both statements are incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Genes present on the same chromosome forms linkage group. Some genes are so closely related that during crossover they are not seperated frequently. Hence in such crosses we obtain few recombinants compared to parental types. Example, genes for eye colour and body colour on X chromosome in Drosophila.

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