Genes located close together on the same chromosomes are referred to as ________ genes and generally ________.
A) linked; sort independently during meiosis
B) homologous; are inherited together
C) linked; do not sort independently during meiosis
D) codependent; do not sort independently during meiosis

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Genes located close together on the same chromosome are referred to as linked genes and generally do not sort independently during meiosis. This is because the physical proximity of the genes on the chromosome leads to a higher chance of them being inherited together as a unit (linkage).

Genes Located Close Together on the Same Chromosomes Are Referred