Dystrophin is encoded on the X-chromosome. The gene that leads to color-blindnes
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Question
Dystrophin is encoded on the X-chromosome. The gene that leads to color-blindness is also on the X-chromosome. Which of the following statements is TRUE of these two genes?
They will not segregate according to Mendel's Principle of Segregation.
They will sort independently according to Mendel's Principle of Independent Assortment.
They could sort independently if recombination occurs between them.
The dystrophin gene will be dominant to the gene causing color blindness.
Explanation / Answer
They could sort independently if recombination occurs between them.
=>This is possible through crossover if the genes are linked or not linked.
This is the only correct option while the rest are false.
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