Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Genetic recombination can result in the separation of linked genes.
Reason (R): Genetic recombination can break the linkage between two genes that are located close together on a chromosome.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

The frequency of recombination is proportional to the distance between genes. Tightly linked genes (located very close together) rarely undergo recombination and are almost always inherited together.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C