Which of the following statements explains the observation that closely linked genes are typically inherited together?
A) The genes are located close together on the same chromosome.
B) The genes undergo nondisjunction in either meiosis I or meiosis II.
C) Alleles are paired together during meiosis.
D) Crossing over between identical copies can't be detected because it regenerates the original genotype.

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Closely linked genes are located near each other on the same chromosome, which makes them more likely to be inherited together because they are less likely to be separated by crossing over during meiosis.

Which of the Following Statements Explains the Observation That Closely