Question

According to chromosomal theory of inheritance, the inheritance of genes depends upon

• A. Distance between two genes located on the same chromosome
• B. Location of genes on a same or different chromosomes
• C. Characters carried by the chromosomes.
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and B

The chromosomal theory of inheritance was proposed by Mendel. This theory supports that the genes exist as contrasting pair if characters which are inherited from one generation to the next. The inheritance of the genes depends upon the distance between the two genes on the same chromosome. These genes are known as the linked genes which are always inherited together. The inheritance also depends on the loci of the genes and their position on same or different chromosomes. There are more chances that the genes which are located close to each other will not undergo recombination and will be inherited together.

Thus, the correct