Which of the followig is the correct explanation for linked genes?
A) genes located on the same chromosome and inherited together
B) Genes located on different chromosomes but inherited together
C) genes located on mutated chromosomes that are inherited together

Question

Which of the followig is the correct explanation for linked genes?
A) genes located on the same chromosome and inherited together
B) Genes located on different chromosomes but inherited together
C) genes located on mutated chromosomes that are inherited together

anonymous · Answer

The answer would be A. This is because the closer the genes are together on the chromosome the more likely they are to be inherited together - hence linked genes.