Question

Independent assortment is absent in case of:

• A. Genes located on the same chromosome
• B. Genes located on homologous chromosomes
• C. Genes located on non-homologous chromosomes
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Genes located on the same chromosome

Independent assortment is separation of factors for a trait independent of other factors, during gamete formation. When two alleles of different pairs of traits are self-crossed, then it will obtain four different traits independent of one another. Therefore, when genes are linked and located on the same chromosome then the independent assortment of genes does not take place. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).