Which of the following statements is not true of two genes that show 50% recombination frequency?

1. The genes are tightly linked.
2. The genes show independent assortment.
3. If the genes are present on the same chromosome, they undergo more than one crossing-over in every meiosis.
4. The genes may be on different chromosomes.

Subtopic:  Recombination Gene Mapping |
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