Which Of The Following Statements Is True Of Linkage?

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Which Of The Following Statements Is True Of Linkage?

A) All of the traits that Mendel studied-seed color, pod shape, flower color, and others-are due to genes linked on the same chromosome. B) Linked genes are found on different chromosomes. C) The closer two genes are on a chromosome, the lower the probability that a crossover will occur between them. D) The observed frequency of recombination of two genes that are far apart from each other has a maximum value of 100%. E) Crossing over occurs during prophase II of meiosis.
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The closer two genes are on a chromosome, the lower the probability that a crossover will occur between them

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