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Significance of Protein

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Linkage decreases frequency of ____.

A

Recessive allele

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Dominant allele

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C

Recombination

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is C Recombination
Distance between the linked genes is the major factor which controls the frequency of crossing over. Hence, greater is the linkage lesser will be the chances of crossing over or Recombination

So, the correct answer is 'Recombination'

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