When two loci are on the same chromosome, progeny sometimes do not exhibit the phenotypes that would be predicted by the law of independent assortment.This outcome can be explained by the phenomenon of
A) translocation.
B) inversions.
C) chromatid affinities.
D) linkage.
E) reciprocal chromosomal exchanges.

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The phenomenon described in the question is referred to as linkage. When two loci are on the same chromosome, they are physically linked, meaning they do not assort independently during meiosis, resulting in a deviation from the expected Mendelian ratios.

When Two Loci Are on the Same Chromosome, Progeny Sometimes