What information can be inferred about genes that are located on different chromosomes?
A) These genes are inherited independently of each other.
B) Only the dominant alleles of these genes tend to be inherited together.
C) These genes are always inherited together.
D) These genes are more likely to undergo mutation.

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Genes on different chromosomes are not linked and therefore can assort independently during meiosis. This means that alleles of different genes on different chromosomes can be inherited in any combination, leading to a greater genetic diversity.

What Information Can Be Inferred About Genes That Are Located