Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 376

Question: Which of the following statements regarding: crossing-over is incorrect?

Options:

A) Crossing-over disrupts the linkage between genes on the same chromosome.

B) Crossing-over disrupts the linkage between genes on different chromosomes.

C) Crossing-over produces new genetic combinations.

D) Crossing-over produces non-parental chromosomes.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Linked genes are found only on the same chromosome.

Crossing-over can result in the breakage of the link between such genes.



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