Which of the following defines gene linkage?
A) Two or more genes that are physically connected on a chromosome.
B) Genes that are transmitted to the next generation as a group.
C) The process by which genetic information is exchanged between homologous chromosomes.
D) All of these choices are correct.
E) Both two or more genes that are physically connected on a chromosome and genes that are transmitted to the next generation as a group.

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Gene linkage refers to the physical connection of two or more genes on a chromosome, which can result in these genes being transmitted as a group to the next generation. Therefore, both option A (two or more genes that are physically connected on a chromosome) and option B (genes that are transmitted to the next generation as a group) are correct definitions of gene linkage. Option C refers to crossing-over, which is a separate process, and option D is incorrect because option C is not a correct definition of gene linkage.

Which of the Following Defines Gene Linkage