Q. Mendel could not find out linkage because I. some genes are linked but they are too far apart for crossing over to be distinguished from independent assortment II. linked genes, were never tested for the same time in same cross III. all seven genes, were present on the same chromosomes IV. all seven genes were present on 4 chromosome but they were present far apart Find out the correct option
A) I and II
B) II and III
C) III and IV
D) IV only
Explanation
Mendel could not find out linkage because all of his experimental characters of pea were not linked. They were present far apart from each other
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