Although the law of independent assortment is generally applicable, when two loci are located physically close to each other on the same chromosome, the phenotypes of the offspring sometimes do not fit the phenotypes predicted. This is due to
A) linkage.
B) inversions.
C) translation.
D) chromosome exchange.
E) chromatid abnormalities.

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Linkage refers to the phenomenon where genes that are located close to each other on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together, because they are less likely to be separated by recombination during meiosis. This can result in offspring phenotypes that do not fit the predictions made by the law of independent assortment, which assumes genes are inherited independently of each other.

Although the Law of Independent Assortment Is Generally Applicable, When