Gene Linkage

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Which of the following is true about crossing over?

  • It occurs between sister chromatids
  • It results in recombination (correct)
  • It only produces parental gametes
  • It is not related to gene mapping

What does complete linkage between two genes mean?

  • The genes are located on different chromosomes
  • The genes are located far apart on the same chromosome
  • The genes are located close together on the same chromosome
  • There is no crossing over between the genes (correct)

What does a chromosome map indicate?

  • The order of genes on a chromosome (correct)
  • The type of genes on a chromosome
  • The number of genes on a chromosome
  • The location of genes on different chromosomes

What is a linkage group?

<p>Genes located close together on the same chromosome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the frequency of crossing over and the distance between genes on a chromosome?

<p>The frequency of crossing over decreases with increasing distance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Crossing Over and Linkage

  • Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, resulting in genetic recombination.
  • Complete linkage between two genes means that they are always inherited together due to their close proximity on the same chromosome.
  • A chromosome map indicates the relative positions of genes along a chromosome, showing the distance between genes in terms of the frequency of crossing over.
  • A linkage group is a set of genes that tend to be inherited together because they are located close to each other on the same chromosome.
  • The frequency of crossing over is directly related to the distance between genes on a chromosome: the closer the genes are, the lower the frequency of crossing over, and vice versa.

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