Although the law of independent assortment is generally applicable, when two loci are on the same chromosome, the phenotypes of the offspring sometimes do not fit the phenotypes predicted. This is due to:

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When two loci are on the same chromosome, they are said to be linked. Linkage occurs when alleles of two genes are inherited together because they are located on the same chromosome. This means that the law of independent assortment is violated and the phenotypes of the offspring do not always fit the predicted ratios.

Although the Law of Independent Assortment Is Generally Applicable, When