Which of the following statements correctly describes the reason that closely linked genes are typically inherited together?
A) They are located close together on the same chromosome.
B) The number of genes in a cell is greater than the number of chromosomes.
C) Alleles are paired together during meiosis.
D) Genes align that way during metaphase I of meiosis.

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Closely linked genes are physically located close together on the same chromosome, which means they tend to be inherited together. During meiosis and the separation of homologous chromosomes, genes that are close together on the same chromosome are more likely to stay together and not undergo recombination with genes on other chromosomes. This is known as linkage.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Reason That