Which of the following statements is True?
A)The closer two genes are on a chromosome, the lower the probability that a crossover will occur between them.
B)The observed frequency of recombination of two genes that are far apart from each other has a maximum value of 100%.
C)All of the traits that Mendel studied seed color, pod shape, flower color, and others are due to genes linked on the same chromosome.
D)Linked genes are found on different chromosomes.
E)Crossing over occurs during prophase II of meiosis.

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The closer two genes are on a chromosome, the lower the probability that a crossover will occur between them because the likelihood of a cross over event happening is directly proportional to the distance between the two genes.

Which of the Following Statements Is True