When closely placed genes on the same chromosome are inherited together, the phenomenon is known as

Qualitative inheritance

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Crossing over

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Gene interaction

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Multiple allelism

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Linkage

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Solution

The correct option is E Linkage
Tendency of genes located on the same chromosome, to stay together in hereditary transmission, is known as linkage. The genes located on the same chromosome are called as linked genes.

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