Linkage between genes
- A. Increases with distance on chromosome
- B. Decreases with distance
- C. Is unaffected by distance
- D. Only occurs on sex chromosomes
Explanation
Linkage decreases with distance; genes farther apart cross over more frequently. 1% recombination = 1 map unit.
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