The Alleles of Linked Genes Tend to _______

Question

The alleles of linked genes tend to _______ .
A) experience a higher rate of crossing over
B) be mutated more often than unlinked genes
C) assort independently
D) assort independently and show a higher rate of crossing over
E) segregate together during gamete production

Accepted Answer

Linked genes are physically close to each other on the same chromosome, which means they tend to be inherited together or segregate together during gamete production, as they are less likely to be separated by crossing over compared to genes that are farther apart or on different chromosomes.