Which of the following statements is false?
A)Crossing over tends to reduce the frequency that two linked genes are inherited together.
B)Independent assortment of homologous chromosomes during meiosis increases variation.
C)Crossing over leads to variation.
D)Abnormal number or structure of chromosomes may influence the course of evolution.
E)The closer together genes are found on a chromosome the greater the chance that crossing over will occur between them.

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The closer together genes are on a chromosome, the less likely crossing over will occur between them, as there is less physical space for recombination events to take place.

Which of the Following Statements Is False