Which of the following statements is not trueof two genes that show $50\%$ recombination frequency ?

  • [NEET 2013]
  • A

    The gene show independent assortment.

  • B

    If the genes are present on the samechromosome, they undergo more than onecrossovers in every meiosis.

  • C

    The genes may be on different chromosomes.

  • D

    The genes are tightly linked.

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