Botany-Linkage & Recombination
NEET Botany Linkage & Recombination MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about linkage and recombination is correct?
A
Linkage leads to the inheritance of alleles together due to their proximity on the same chromosome.
B
Recombination is the result of independent assortment of genes located on different chromosomes.
C
Linkage increases genetic variation by promoting the separation of alleles during gamete formation.
D
Recombination occurs only in organisms that reproduce asexually.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Linkage involves genes that are closely located on the same chromosome being inherited together, which reduces the likelihood of recombination. This concept is part of the chromosomal theory of inheritance, as discussed by Sutton and Boveri.
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