In a test cross involving $F_1$ dihybrid flies, more parental­type offspring were produced than the recombinant­type offspring. This indicates

  • [NEET 2016]
  • 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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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion $(A)$ and the other is labelled as Reason $(R)$.

Assertion $(A)$:

Mendel's law of Independent assortment does not hold good for the genes that are located closely on the same chromosome.

Reason $(R):$

Closely located genes assort independently.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Percentage of recombination between $A$ and $B$ is $9\%$ and $C$ is $17\%$, $B$ and $C$ is $26\%$, then the arrangement of genes is

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

How many types of gametes will be produced by a $O$ Drosophila having following arrangement of
two genes ($y*$ and $w*$) on $X-$chromosome?

Crossing over causes

  • [AIPMT 1991]