Two genes $R$ and $Y$ are located very close on the chromosomal linkage map of maize plant. When $RRYY$ and $rryy$ genotypes are hybridized,then $F_{2}$-segregation will show

  • A
    Higher number of the recombinant types
  • B
    Segregation in the expected $9: 3: 3: 1$ ratio
  • C
    Segregation in $3: 1$ ratio
  • D
    Higher number of the parental types

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