Linked Genes,by Definition,are Genes That

Question

Linked genes,by definition,are genes that
A) have no alleles.
B) have more alleles than usual.
C) are alleles that are found in different daughter cells.
D) are found on the same chromosome.
E) are found in the same species.

Accepted Answer

Linked genes are genes that are found on the same chromosome and tend to be inherited together rather than being independently assorted during meiosis. This is because the closer two genes are on a chromosome, the less likely they are to be separated during crossing over. Alleles are different versions of the same gene, so A and B are incorrect. C is also incorrect as alleles can be found in different daughter cells, but this does not necessarily make them linked. E is also incorrect as linked genes can be found in different species as long as they are located on the same chromosome.