Question

Which mendelian principle will not operate if two genes under study are close together

• A. Paired unit factors
• B. Dominance
• C. Segregation
• D. Independent assortment

Answer 1

The correct option is D Independent assortment

When a cross is made between two individuals different from each other in two or more characters, then the inheritance of one character is independent of the inheritance of another character, is called Law of independent assortment. It is applicable, if the genes are present on two different chromosomes. But if these genes are present on same chromosome, close together, they may or may not show independent assortment.

So, the correct option is ‘Independent assortment’.