In genetic analyses,researchers know that linkage of genes will introduce exceptions to the principle of
A) dominance.
B) segregation.
C) recessiveness.
D) independent assortment.
E) chromosome inheritance.

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The principle of independent assortment states that during meiosis, the segregation of genes for one trait does not affect the segregation of genes for another trait. However, if two genes are linked, meaning they are located close to each other on the same chromosome, they will not assort independently and can be inherited together. This introduces an exception to the principle of independent assortment. Dominance, recessiveness, and chromosome inheritance are not directly affected by linkage.

In Genetic Analyses,researchers Know That Linkage of Genes Will Introduce