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Mendel did not recognise the linkage phenomenon in his experiments because
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Options:
  • A he did not have a powerful microscope.
  • B he studied only pure plants.
  • C there were many chromosomes to handle.
  • D the studied characters were located on different chromosomes.
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The correct answer is: the studied characters were located on different chromosomes.
Mendel did not recognise the linkage phenomenon in his experiments because characters he studied were located on different chromosomes. He studied seven pairs of characters which were present on four different pairs of chromosomes.

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