Loci that are far apart:
A) have a higher recombination rate than loci that are close together.
B) exhibit a recombination frequency of greater than 50%.
C) always segregate together in meiosis.
D) influence the phenotype to a lesser degree than loci that are close together.
E) have less attraction than close loci.

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Loci that are far apart on a chromosome have a higher recombination rate because there is more opportunity for crossing over to occur between them during meiosis.

Loci That Are Far Apart