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Which of the following is not true for a pair of genes for different characters showing one percent recombination frequency?

a
the genes are tightly linked
b
the genes are present on the same chromosome
c
crossing over will be very rare between these genes during meiosis
d
these genes showing independent assortment

detailed solution

Correct option is D

With respect to two different genes for two different characters showing one percent recombination, rarely show independent assortment. These genes will have a tendency of being carried together generation after generation with seldom unlinking.

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