Gene Linkage in Genetics

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What determines whether genes on the same chromosome will be inherited together?

The number of genes on the chromosome
The size of the chromosome
The occurrence of crossing over (correct)
The phenotypic traits involved

Which organism was used by Thomas Hunt Morgan to study gene linkage?

Caenorhabditis elegans
Escherichia coli
Drosophila melanogaster (correct)
Mus musculus

What is the primary reason genes can be inherited together according to gene linkage?

They have similar phenotypes
They are located on the same chromosome (correct)
They are located on different chromosomes
They have identical sequences

What does a chromosome consist of in the context of genetics?

A group of linked genes (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Morgan contribute to the understanding of Mendel's principles?

By observing gene linkage in fruit flies (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the inheritance of genes in linkage groups?

They generally inherit together but can sometimes separate. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of fruit flies made them an ideal model organism for genetic studies?

They can produce large numbers quickly and have few chromosomes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it significant that almost all traits studied by Mendel were found on different chromosomes?

It supports the principle of independent assortment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gene Linkage

Some traits tend to be inherited together due to gene linkage.
Gene linkage occurs when genes are located on the same chromosome and are inherited together.
Thomas Hunt Morgan studied Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies) to understand gene linkage.
Fruit flies were chosen for their small size, ease of breeding, short generation time, and few chromosomes.
Morgan discovered that genes on the same chromosome are generally inherited together.
However, crossing over can separate linked genes, resulting in different combinations of traits.
Mendel's principles were applied to fruit flies to study gene linkage.
Most of Mendel's studied traits were located on different chromosomes, leading to independent assortment.
A chromosome is essentially a group of linked genes.
Genes within a linkage group are inherited together.

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Explore the concept of gene linkage as studied by Thomas Hunt Morgan using fruit flies. This quiz covers how genes located on the same chromosome are inherited together and the impact of crossing over on trait combinations. Test your knowledge on the principles of inheritance and linkage groups.