Select the correct statement regarding the dihybrid cross experiment.

  • A
    Genes very closely linked on a chromosome show more recombinations.
  • B
    Genes located far apart on the same chromosome show very few recombinations.
  • C
    Loosely linked genes on the same chromosome show the same number of recombinations as very closely linked genes.
  • D
    Genes very closely linked on a chromosome show very few recombinations.

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