Assertion A: Bateson & Punnett showed that the linked genes do not obey Mendel’s law of independent assortment. Reason R: The Dihybrid test cross ratio for closely linked genes produced 50% parental and 50% recombinant types of progeny. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3
A is true but R is false
4
A is false but R is true