linkage group

• Groupe de gènes situés sur le même chromosome qui ont tendance à être hérités ensemble lors de la méiose, car ils sont physiquement liés.

A group of genes located on the same chromosome that tend to be inherited together during meiosis, as they are physically linked.

1. Genetics conceptC2formal

   A group of genes located on the same chromosome that tend to be inherited together.

   groupe de liaison

   • The researchers identified a linkage group associated with eye color.
   • Linkage groups are used to map the positions of genes on chromosomes.
   • In fruit flies, the X chromosome forms a distinct linkage group.