Genetic linkage leads to the production of a significantly greater than expected number of gametes containing chromosomes with _________.
A) dominant alleles
B) recessive alleles
C) allele combinations that are different from parental combinations
D) mutant alleles
E) parental combinations of alleles

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Genetic linkage occurs when genes are located close together on the same chromosome, leading to alleles being inherited together more often than would be expected by independent assortment. This results in a higher frequency of gametes containing parental combinations of alleles.

Genetic Linkage Leads to the Production of a Significantly Greater