The alleles of linked genes tend to __________.
A)segregate together during gamete production
B)assort independently
C)be mutated more often than unlinked genes
D)experience a higher rate of crossing over
E)assort independently and show a higher rate of crossing over

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Linked genes are located on the same chromosome and therefore do not assort independently during meiosis. Instead, they tend to be inherited together in groups called linkage groups. This is due to the physical connection of the genes on the same chromosome.

The Alleles of Linked Genes Tend to __________