Question

Linkage group is:

• A. Linearly arranged group of linked gene
• B. Non-linearly arranged group of linked gene
• C. Non-linearly arranged group of unlinked gene
• D. Non-linearly arranged group of a single gene

Answer 1

The correct option is A Linearly arranged group of linked gene

All the genes present at different loci on a single chromosome form one linkage group. Linkage genes always arranged linearly on the homologous chromosome called linkage group. These are inherited together as a unit from parents to offspring.