linked genes

• Gene, die nahe beieinander auf demselben Chromosom liegen und dazu neigen, während der Meiose gemeinsam vererbt zu werden, anstatt unabhängig zu segregieren.

Genes that are located close together on the same chromosome and tend to be inherited together during meiosis, rather than undergoing independent assortment.

1. Genes on the same chromosomeC1formal

   Genes that are located close together on the same chromosome and tend to be inherited together during meiosis.

   gekoppelte Gene

   • Linked genes are often passed from parent to offspring as a group.
   • The study of linked genes helps in understanding genetic disorders.
   • Crossing over can separate linked genes during meiosis.