The closer two genes are to each other on a chromosome,the more likely they are to segregate independently.

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The closer two genes are to each other on a chromosome, the less likely they are to segregate independently, as they are more likely to be inherited together as a single unit (i.e. linked genes). This is known as genetic linkage. However, recombination events (such as crossing over during meiosis) can still separate linked genes.

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