Question

Which of the following statement is not correct for two genes that show 50% recombination frequency?

Options

• The genes are tightly linked.

• The genes show independent assortment.

• If the genes are present on the same chromosome, they undergo more than one crossover in every meiosis.

• The genes may be on different chromosomes.

Answer 1

The genes are tightly linked.

Explanation:

Crossover shows more linkage than tightly linked genes.