Give differences : Crossing over and Linkage
 

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Crossing over Linkage
 $(1)$ It leads to separation of linked genes.  $(1)$ Keeps the genes together.
 $(2)$ It involves exchange of segments between non sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes.  $(2)$ It involves individual chromosomes.
 $(3)$ The frequency of crossing over can never exceed $50 \%$.  $(3)$ The number of linkage group can never be more than haploid chromosome number.
 $(4)$ It increases variability by forming new gene combinations.  $(4)$ It reduces variability.

 

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Discuss in detail the contributions of Morgan and Sturtevant in the area of genetics.

Morgan hybridised yellow-bodied, white-eyed females to brown-bodied, red-eyed males and intercrossed their $F_{1}$ progeny. He observed that

$(a)$ $F_{2}$ ratio was deviated very significantly from the $9 : 3 : 3 : 1$ ratio

$(b)$ Both genes did not segregate independently of each other

$(c)$ Recombinant types are not obtained in $F_{2}$ generation

$(d)$ Both genes segregate independently of each other

Select the correct set of statements :

Crossing over is

The percentage of crossing over will be more if

On the basis of Mendel's work which of the following laws were formulated?

$I.$ Linkage

$II.$ Segregation

$III.$ Incomplete dominance

$IV.$ Independent assortment

Choose the correct option