Mendel failed to discover linkage because seven characters chosen by him were

On 4 chromosomes on which they were closely placed

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On 4 chromosomes far apart

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On different seven chromosomes

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On different two chromosomes

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The correct option is B On 4 chromosomes far apart
Mendel studied 7 characters in pea plant. The genes for these characters were located on 4 chromosomes. Mendel was lucky enough as none of the genes showed linkage and assorted independently. This is because the genes studied were located far apart on the same chromosome and thus, expressed independently.

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