Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the chromosomal theory of inheritance?

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Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the chromosomal theory of inheritance?

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It was proposed by Sutton and Boveri. It states that genes are located on chromosomes. It suggests that alleles segregate independently during meiosis. It was developed based on Mendel’s experiments on fruit flies. Correct

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The chromosomal theory of inheritance was based on Mendel’s work on pea plants, not fruit flies.

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