Question

Crossing over results in

• A. Separation of linked genes
• B. Separation of genes that are not linked
• C. Separation of incompletely linked genes
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Separation of incompletely linked genes

During gametogenesis, genes present on the same chromosome may get assorted into different gametes as a result of crossing over. But the genes that are present very close to each other on a chromosome rarely get separated due to linkage. The law of independent assortment is not applicable to linked genes.These genes vary in getting assorted depending on how closely they are linked to each other.