Select the incorrect statement(s) from the options given below with respect to dihybrid cross.

$I.$ Tightly linked genes on the same chromosome show higher recombinations.

$II.$ Genes far apart on the same chromosome show very few recombinations.

$III.$ Genes loosely linked on the same chromosome show similar recombinations.

  • [AIIMS 2018]
  • A

    $I$ and $I I$

  • B

    $I I I$ and $I I$

  • C

    $I$ and $I I I$

  • D

    All of these

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