Question

Select the correct answer.

Which of the following is correct for the effect of linkage on recombination?

A. It increases the percentage of recombinants.
B. It results in 50% recombinants.
C. It reduces the percentage of recombinants.

Answer 1

C. It reduces the percentage of recombinats

Step-by-step explanation:

When linkage between two genes increases, the chance of these two crossing over is reduced, because linkage keeps these particular genes together, unlike crossing voer which will mix them up.