Which of Mendel's findings is not applicable when predicting the results of crosses involving genes that are closely linked?

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Mendel's law of independent assortment states that different pairs of alleles segregate independently of each other during gamete formation. However, this law applies only when the genes are located on different chromosomes or when they are far apart from each other on the same chromosome. If two genes are located very close to each other on the same chromosome, they tend to be inherited together and do not assort independently. Therefore, Mendel's law of independent assortment is not applicable when predicting the results of crosses involving genes that are closely linked.

Which of Mendel's Findings Is Not Applicable When Predicting the Results