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  4. Assertion: The maximum frequency of recombination, that can result from crossing over between linked genes, is 50 percent. Reason: Linked genes shown higher frequency of crossing over if distance between them is longer.

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Q. Assertion : The maximum frequency of recombination, that can result from crossing over between linked genes, is $50$ percent.
Reason : Linked genes shown higher frequency of crossing over if distance between them is longer.

Principles of Inheritance and Variation

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Correct answer is (b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion