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What are the conclusions drawn by T.H. Morgan from the crossing experiment in Drosophila with respect to linkage?

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The conclusions drawn by T.H. Morgan from the crossing experiment in Drosophila with respect to linkage were-
1) The gene responsible for eye colour is located on X chromosome.
2) The alleles responsible for eye colour are present on X chromosome.
3) There are two X chromosomes in females. Both X chromosomes carry an allele of the trait.
4) Females can be homozygous or heterozygous for the alleles.

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