Question

why are linked genes often inherited together?
○ linked genes physically interact with one another during mitosis.
○ linked genes are close together on the same chromosome.
○ linked genes cannot recombine during prophase i of meiosis.
○ linked genes are on different chromosomes that do not assort independently.
○ linked genes are both on the long arm of different chromosomes.

Explanation:

Linked genes are genes that are located close to each other on the same chromosome. During meiosis, chromosomes are passed on to gametes (sex cells). Since linked genes are on the same chromosome, they tend to be inherited together.

• Linked genes do not physically interact during mitosis in a way that causes them to be inherited together. Mitosis is for cell - division in non - sex cells and not directly related to inheritance of linked genes in the context of sexual reproduction.
• Linked genes can recombine during prophase I of meiosis (through crossing - over), but if they are close together, the frequency of recombination is low. So the statement that they "cannot recombine" is incorrect.
• Linked genes are on the same chromosome, not different chromosomes.
• The location of genes on the long or short arm of a chromosome is not the reason for linked genes being inherited together. The key is that they are on the same chromosome.

Answer:

Linked genes are close together on the same chromosome.