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An exception to Mendel’s law is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. independent assortment
  2. linkage
  3. dominance
  4. purity of gametes

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: linkage

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) linkage 📚 Explanation: 'Linkage' is a significant exception to Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment. It occurs when genes for different traits are located close together on the same chromosome and tend to be inherited as a unit. This prevents them from assorting independently during the formation of gametes.