Biology · Genetics
Given below are two statements: Assertion A: Bateson and Punnett showed that linked genes do not obey Mendel's law of independent assortment. Reason R: The dihybrid test cross ratio for closely linked genes produces 50% parental and 50% recombinant types of progeny. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:
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- 1Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- 2Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- 3A is true but R is false✓
- 4A is false but R is true
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A is true but R is false
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