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

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Linkage occurs when two genes are located close to each other on the same chromosome, leading to them being inherited together more often than not, which can affect the expected phenotypic ratios.

Although the Law of Independent Assortment Is Generally Applicable, When