Linked genes = Genes that are located on the same chromosome and that tend to be inherited together

Linked genes = Genes that are located on the same chromosome and that tend to be inherited together. · Linked genes do not assort independently because they are on the same chromosome and move together through meiosis and fertilization.

· Since independent assortment does not occur, a dihybrid cross following two linked genes will not produce an F₂ phenotypic ratio of 9:3:3:1.