Question

Mendel did not recognize the linkage phenomenon in his experiments because

• A. There were many chromosomes to handle.
• B. Characters he studied were located on different chromosomes.
• C. He did not have powerful microscope.
• D. He studied only pure plants.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Characters he studied were located on different chromosomes.

The main drawback in Mendelian experiments is that linkage was not defined by Mendel. In his cross, the characters which he studied were located on different chromosomes. Otherwise, if it was located on the same chromosome, linkage would have occurred and the results obtained and interpreted by Mendel would show some difference.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.