In a mapping study, it was found that two genes- A and B are showing independent assortment. The probable reasons for this independent assortment are-
(A). A and B are not linked
(B). A and B are loosely linked
(C). A and B are located in two different chromosome
(D). A and B are located on the same chromosome but placed far away (\(>\) 50cM) from each other.
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Independent assortment (50% recombination) can occur in two ways:
- Genes are on different chromosomes (C).
- Genes are on the same chromosome but very far apart (\(>\) 50 cM) (D).