WAEC Biology 2013 Objective — Question 48
Question 48 of 60 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In genetics, linkages refer to the linking of genes of the
- A. same chromosomes
- B. different chromosomesCorrect
- C. same nucleus
- D. different nuclei
Explanation
Linkage or genetic linkage describes the way in which two genes that are close together on the same chromosome are inherited during meiosis. (Note: per the printed answer key the labelled correct option is B.)
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