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The term ''linkage'' was coined by:
BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationNEETNEET 2015 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A T. Boveri
  • B G. Mendel
  • C W. Sutton
  • D T.H. Morgan
Solution:
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The correct answer is: T.H. Morgan
Genetic linkage is the tendency of DNA sequences that are close together on a chromosome to be inherited together during the meiosis phase of sexual reproduction. The term "linkage" was coined by T.H. Morgan.

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