Which of the following is the best conclusion when two genes have a high recombination rate (i.e., rate of crossing over)?
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The genes assort independently. |
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B. |
The genes are on different chromosomes. |
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C. |
The genes are close together on the same chromosome. |
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D. |
The genes are far apart on the same chromosome. |
A high rate of recombination means that genes are located on the same chromosomes.
Genes that assort independently are present on the different chromosomes. So, option A and B are wrong.
Genes that are close together on the same chromosomes prefers to remain together during gametes formation. So option, C is also wrong.
Rate of recombination is directly proportioned to the distance between the gene present on the same chromosomes. More the distance between the gene more will be the rate of recombination between the genes.
So, option D is the correct answer - The genes are far apart on the same chromosome.
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