Biologyhard · Past Paper
The term 'linkage' refers to genes that:
AAre on different chromosomes
BAre on the same chromosome and inherited together
CAre recessive
DDo not affect the phenotype
✓ Correct Answer: B — Are on the same chromosome and inherited together
Linkage occurs when genes are located close together on the same chromosome and tend to be inherited together.
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