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In a scenario where two genes are located on the same chromosome, what effect does a crossover event between these genes have on the resulting gametes?
In a scenario where two genes are located on the same chromosome, what effect does a crossover event between these genes have on the resulting gametes?
- It always results in four unique combinations of alleles with equal frequency.
- It creates only parental chromosomes, maintaining the original linkage of alleles.
- It prevents the formation of tetrads during meiosis I, disrupting normal allele segregation.
- It may lead to new combinations of alleles on some chromatids, producing both parental and recombinant chromosomes. (correct)
Two genes, A and B, are located on the same chromosome. If the frequency of recombinant gametes resulting from a cross is low, what can be inferred about the physical distance between genes A and B?
Two genes, A and B, are located on the same chromosome. If the frequency of recombinant gametes resulting from a cross is low, what can be inferred about the physical distance between genes A and B?
- The genes are located on different chromosomes.
- The genes are located very far apart on the chromosome.
- The genes are located close to each other on the chromosome. (correct)
- The genes are located in a region with a high frequency of crossover events.
In a cross where a heterozygote (FfBb) for two linked genes is mated with a homozygous recessive individual (ffbb), what gamete types would indicate a crossover event has occurred in the heterozygote?
In a cross where a heterozygote (FfBb) for two linked genes is mated with a homozygous recessive individual (ffbb), what gamete types would indicate a crossover event has occurred in the heterozygote?
- Only FB
- Only fb
- FB and fb
- Fb and fF (correct)
What is the primary significance of crossing over in the context of genetic diversity within a population?
What is the primary significance of crossing over in the context of genetic diversity within a population?
During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair and form a tetrad. At what stage does crossing over typically occur within this structure?
During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair and form a tetrad. At what stage does crossing over typically occur within this structure?
Coat color (B = brown, b = white) and fire-breathing ability (F = can breathe fire, f = cannot breathe fire) are linked genes in hamsters. A brown, fire-breathing hamster (BbFf) is crossed with a white, non-fire-breathing hamster (bbff). If the majority of offspring are brown, fire-breathing or white, non-fire-breathing, what does this indicate about the linkage between the two genes?
Coat color (B = brown, b = white) and fire-breathing ability (F = can breathe fire, f = cannot breathe fire) are linked genes in hamsters. A brown, fire-breathing hamster (BbFf) is crossed with a white, non-fire-breathing hamster (bbff). If the majority of offspring are brown, fire-breathing or white, non-fire-breathing, what does this indicate about the linkage between the two genes?
Which external factors are known to potentially influence the frequency or occurrence of crossing over in DNA?
Which external factors are known to potentially influence the frequency or occurrence of crossing over in DNA?
In Adrian's experiment, why does the F2 generation not exhibit the expected 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio?
In Adrian's experiment, why does the F2 generation not exhibit the expected 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio?
What is the significance of observing a 3:1 phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation of Adrian's experiment?
What is the significance of observing a 3:1 phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation of Adrian's experiment?
How does chromosome linkage affect the inheritance of genes?
How does chromosome linkage affect the inheritance of genes?
In the context of genetics, what does it mean for two genes to be 'linked'?
In the context of genetics, what does it mean for two genes to be 'linked'?
How does chromosome linkage deviate from Mendel's law of independent assortment?
How does chromosome linkage deviate from Mendel's law of independent assortment?
In Adrian's experiment, if the genes for coat color and fire-breathing were on separate chromosomes, what phenotypic ratio would he have expected in the F2 generation?
In Adrian's experiment, if the genes for coat color and fire-breathing were on separate chromosomes, what phenotypic ratio would he have expected in the F2 generation?
Using the cookbook analogy, which statement best describes the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
Using the cookbook analogy, which statement best describes the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
Based on the experimental results, what can Adrian conclude about the alleles for white coat color and fire-breathing in hamsters?
Based on the experimental results, what can Adrian conclude about the alleles for white coat color and fire-breathing in hamsters?
Flashcards
Crossing Over
Crossing Over
Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis I, creating new genetic combinations.
Tetrad
Tetrad
The structure formed when homologous chromosomes pair up during meiosis I.
Recombinant Chromosomes
Recombinant Chromosomes
Chromosomes containing new combinations of alleles after a crossing over event.
Parental Chromosomes
Parental Chromosomes
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Recombinant Gametes
Recombinant Gametes
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Gene Distance and Crossing Over
Gene Distance and Crossing Over
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Variability From Crossing Over
Variability From Crossing Over
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Fire-Breathing Hamster
Fire-Breathing Hamster
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F1 Generation
F1 Generation
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F2 Generation
F2 Generation
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9:3:3:1 Phenotypic Ratio
9:3:3:1 Phenotypic Ratio
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Linked Genes
Linked Genes
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Chromosome
Chromosome
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Segregating Together
Segregating Together
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Chromosome Linkage
Chromosome Linkage
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Study Notes
- A researcher named Adrian discovered a white, fire-breathing hamster, prompting an investigation into its traits.
Linked Genes
- Initial breeding of the white, fire-breathing hamster with a true-breeding brown hamster resulted in all brown, non-fire-breathing hamsters in the F1 generation.
- The F2 generation unexpectedly showed only white, fire-breathing and brown, non-fire-breathing hamsters, with a 3:1 ratio, deviating from the expected 9:3:3:1 ratio for independently sorting traits.
- The 3:1 ratio suggests that coat color and fire-breathing traits are segregating together, implying the genes are located on the same chromosome.
- Genes located on the same chromosome are considered linked, representing an exception to Mendel's law of independent assortment.
- In this case, the allele for fire-breathing is located on the same homolog as the white coat color allele.
Crossing Over
- Further experiments involving mating F1 hamsters with white, fire-breathing hamsters yielded unexpected brown, fire-breathing and white, non-fire-breathing hamsters.
- Crossing over, the exchange of genetic material between chromosomes during meiosis I, can explain these new combinations.
- During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair to form a tetrad, and crossing over can result in the exchange of DNA.
Recombinant Chromosomes
- Crossing over can alter the linkage between alleles on chromatids, creating new combinations of genetic material.
- Original chromatids with the original allele combinations are called parental chromosomes.
- New chromatids with the new allele combinations after crossing over are called recombinant chromosomes.
Recombinant Gametes
- If crossing over didn't occur, only brown, non-fire-breathing and white, fire-breathing hamsters would be expected.
- Crossing over in heterozygotes allows for the production of white, non-fire-breathing and brown, fire-breathing hamsters.
- The frequency of recombinant progeny depends on the distance between genes on the chromosome arm; the farther apart, the more likely a crossover event.
- Crossing over can be triggered by radiation, proteins, or carcinogens.
- Crossing over increases genetic variability within a population and helps prevent the transfer of abnormal alleles.
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Explanation of linked genes and how they deviate from Mendel's law of independent assortment. Includes an experiment with breeding hamsters where coat color and fire-breathing traits are linked. The allele for fire-breathing is located on the same homolog as the white coat color allele.
