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AIPMT PRELIMS2010Botany-Genetics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Botany Linkage and Recombination MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Select the correct statement from the ones given below with respect to dihybrid cross

A

Tightly linked genes on the same chromosome show very few recombinations

B

Tightly linked genes on the same chromosome show higher recombinations

C

Genes far apart on the same chromosome show very few recombinations

D

Genes loosely linked on the same chromosome show similar recombinations as the tightly linked ones

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

About 1.3% recombination in Drosophila w.r.t. body colour and eye colour genes.

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