Write differences between: Linkage and crossing over.

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Linkage&nbsp;Crossing Over(i)&nbsp;The tendency of genes located close together on the same chromosome to be inherited t...

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Linkage&nbsp;Crossing Over(i)&nbsp;The tendency of genes located close together on the same chromosome to be inherited t...

Linkage	Crossing Over
(i) The tendency of genes located close together on the same chromosome to be inherited together.	(i) The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
(ii) Occurs naturally due to the physical proximity of genes on a chromosome.	(ii)Occurs during prophase I of meiosis as part of the recombination process.
(iii) Keeps linked genes together, reducing genetic variation.	(iii) Creates new combinations of genes, increasing genetic variation.