Question

the linkage of genes on a chromosome usually follows mendels law of independent assortment because linked genes usually do not segregate independently. true false

Explanation:

Mendel's law of independent assortment states that alleles of different genes assort independently during gamete formation. However, linked genes (genes located close together on the same chromosome) tend to be inherited together and do not assort independently. So, the statement in the question is incorrect.

Answer:

B. False