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Select the correct statement

a
Tightly linked genes on the same chromosome show higher recombinations.
b
Genes far apart on the same chromosome show very few recombinations.
c
Genes loosely linked on the same chromosome show similar recombinations as the tightly linked ones.
d
Tightly linked genes on the same chromosome show very few recombinations.

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Lesser the distance between the genes on the same chromosome, lesser the chances of crossing over. Lesser the chances of crossing over, lesser is the number of recombinants formed.

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