Question

The alleles of linked genes tend to ________. a) segregate together during gamete production b) assort independently c) be mutated more often than unlinked genes d) experience a higher rate of crossing over e) assort independently and show a higher rate of crossing over

Answer 1

Option A, segregate together during gamete production.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the law of segregation proposed by Mendel, organism passes its alleles to its offspring in a way that offspring gets one allele from each parent. In case of an individual having linked genes i.e genes which occur on the same chromosome can segregate through crossing over or recombination. Linked genes can be inherited together but cannot be assorted independently.

Hence, option A is correct