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If the genes are located in a chromosome as A—B—C—D—E—O—-T. Which of the gene pairs will have least probability of being inherited together?(a) C and D(b) A and T(c) A and B(d) O and TThis question was posed to me during an interview for a job.This interesting question is from Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance in portion Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance of Cytogenetics

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The correct answer is (b) A and T

Easiest EXPLANATION: Longer is the distance, LESSER will be the probability of the two genes being inherited together as then there will be a greater CHANCE of RECOMBINATION.



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