If genes are linked and an F₁ is testcrossed, A)the genes cannot separate. B)they can produce only one phenotype. C)they only produce homozygotes. D)they produce more recombinant phenotypes than parental phenotypes. E)they produce more parental phenotypes than recombinant phenotypes.

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When genes are linked, they tend to be inherited together and produce more parental phenotypes than recombinant phenotypes. Therefore, the testcross of an F₁ individual will likely result in more parental phenotypes than recombinant phenotypes.

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