Although the Law of Independent Assortment Is Generally Applicable, When

Multiple Choice

Although the law of independent assortment is generally applicable, when two loci are located physically close to each other on the same chromosome, the phenotypes of the offspring sometimes do not fit the phenotypes predicted. This is due to

A) linkage.
B) inversions.
C) translation.
D) chromosome exchange.
E) chromatid abnormalities.