Which of the following would be an exception to the theory of independent assortment?
A)dominance
B)recessiveness
C)incomplete dominance
D)pleiotropy
E)linkage

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The theory of independent assortment states that genes for different traits are inherited independently of one another. This means that the inheritance of one gene does not affect the inheritance of another gene. However, linkage occurs when two or more genes are located close to one another on the same chromosome and therefore tend to be inherited together. This violates the principle of independent assortment and would be an exception to the theory.

Which of the Following Would Be an Exception to the Theory