do linked genes assort independently
Genetic Linkage and Violation of the Law of Independent Assortment. Register for FREE to remove ads and unlock more features! Register for FREE to remove ads and unlock more features! Genes that are on the same chromosome, or linked, do not assort independently, but can be separated by recombination. Describe how recombination can separate linked genes. Two genes close together on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together and are said to be linked.