Genes that are located on the same chromosome
A) tend to be inherited together.
B) will appear together in the gamete.
C) are said to be linked.
D) may be separated during chromosome pairing and crossing over.
E) fit all of these characteristics.

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Genes located on the same chromosome are physically linked and tend to be inherited together, meaning they will appear together in the same gamete. However, they may also be separated during chromosome pairing and crossing over. Therefore, E (fit all of these characteristics) is the best choice.

Genes That Are Located on the Same Chromosome