Linked genes
A) must be immediately adjacent to one another on a chromosome.
B) have alleles that assort independently of one another.
C) never show crossing over.
D) are on the same chromosome.
E) always have multiple alleles.

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Linked genes refer to genes that are located on the same chromosome. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer. Choices A and C are incorrect because genes on the same chromosome can still undergo crossing over and may not be adjacent to each other. Choice B is incorrect because linked genes do not assort independently, they are inherited together more often than not. Choice E is incorrect because the presence of multiple alleles is not necessarily related to whether genes are linked or not.

Linked Genes