Law of independent assortment is applicable to (A) Closely linked genes (B) Distantly located genes on same chromosome (C) Two genes present on different chromosomes (D) Both 2) & 3)

Question:

 Law of independent assortment is applicable to 

(A) Closely linked genes 

(B) Distantly located genes on same chromosome 

(C) Two genes present on different chromosomes 

(D) Both (B) & (C)

Answer: option (C) "Two genes present on different chromosomes"

Explanation:

Law of independent assortment tells about segregation and distribution of factors governing two different traits. Tendency of closely placed genes on a chromosome to stay together during inheritance i.e. linkage and therefore no independent assortment make the linked traits exception to law of independent assortment. To exhibit law of independent assortment, two genes should be present distantly on one chromosome or should be present on two different chromosomes only. 

Hence, option (C) "Two genes present on different chromosomes" is the correct answer.