In a test cross involving $F_1$ dihybrid flies,more parental-type offspring were produced than the recombinant-type offspring. This indicates

  • A
    the two genes are linked and present on the same chromosome
  • B
    both of the characters are controlled by more than one gene
  • C
    the two genes are located on two different chromosomes
  • D
    chromosomes failed to separate during meiosis.

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$A$ : In block inheritance of all genes located on the same chromosome may occur in some organisms.
$R$ : Dihybrid test cross will have only two phenotypes.

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The coupling and repulsion theory was proposed by:

Genes $A, B$,and $C$ are linked. Genes $A$ and $B$ are closer than $A$ and $C$. Find out the correct option for the given statements:
$I.$ $A$ might be before $B$ and $C$
$II.$ $B$ might be between $A$ and $C$
$III.$ $C$ might be between $A$ and $B$
$IV.$ More crossovers have occurred between $A$ and $C$ than $A$ and $B$.

When a test cross is performed between $F_1$ hybrid flies,the parental type offspring are produced in much higher frequency than the recombinant type offspring. What does this indicate?

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