Overview
Linkage is a fundamental concept in genetics that describes how genes located close to each other on a chromosome tend to be inherited together. This phenomenon is crucial for understanding inheritance patterns and genetic diversity. The closer the genes are, the less likely they are to be separated...
Key Terms
Example: The gene for eye color.
Example: Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
Example: Meiosis is essential for sexual reproduction.
Example: Recombination can create new allele combinations.
Example: Linkage maps help in locating disease genes.
Example: The allele for brown eyes vs. blue eyes.
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Key Concepts
linked geneschromosomesrecombinationgenetic mapping