Distinguish between: Linkage and Recombination.

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Linkage Recombination
$1$. Linked genes are located on the same chromosome. $1$. Genes involved are located on different chromosomes or are far apart on the same chromosome.
$2$. Genes are inherited together. $2$. Genes are not inherited together.
$3$. There is no exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. $3$. There is an exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes.
$4$. It reduces the frequency of new combinations of traits. $4$. It increases the frequency of new combinations of traits (variations).

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