AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
Linked genes violate which Mendelian expectation?
A.Independent assortment
B.Segregation
C.Dominance
D.The chromosome theory itself
Explanation
Core Concept
Genes that are close together on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together and therefore can deviate from the independent-assortment expectation used for unlinked loci. Crossing over can still generate recombinant gametes, with recombination frequency generally increasing as loci are farther apart. 'Linked genes violate independent assortment' is useful shorthand but too categorical.
Correct Answer
AIndependent assortment
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