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Question
Select the correct statement from the ones given below with respect to dihydrid cross
Options
Tightly linked genes on the same chromosomes show very few combinations
Tightly linked genes on the same chromosomes show higher combinations
Genes far apart on the same chromosomes show very few recombinations
Genes loosely linked on the same chromosomes show similar recombinations as the tightly linked ones
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Solution
Tightly linked genes on the same chromosomes show very few combinations
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