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Which of the following doesn’t agree with the chromosomal theory of inheritance?(a) The genes are located on the chromosome(b) The genes on the same chromosome are always passed together(c) The genes are located linearly on the chromosomes(d) The distance between two genes can be mappedThe question was asked in examination.My doubt is from Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance in division Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance of Cytogenetics

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Correct choice is (b) The genes on the same chromosome are always passed TOGETHER

The best explanation: Genes from the same chromosome can show independent ASSORTMENT as well by recombination. However, very close gene TEND to be LINKED and are passed on together.



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