If the recombination frequency between two genes is close to 50%, what could be true about the location of the two genes? (Select all that apply. )
A)They are on nonhomologous chromosomes.
B)They are far apart on the same chromosome.
C)They are very close together on the same chromosome.
D)None of the choices could be true.

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A recombination frequency close to 50% suggests that the genes are either on nonhomologous chromosomes (independent assortment) or far apart on the same chromosome, where crossing over is likely to occur frequently.

If the Recombination Frequency Between Two Genes Is Close to 50