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Gene Linkage.
Gene Linkage - as a noun
(genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
linkageExample Sentences
"The concept of gene linkage was first introduced by Thomas Hunt Morgan in the early 20th century."
"Crossing over during meiosis can disrupt gene linkage between two genes located on the same chromosome."
"In humans, gene linkage plays a role in the inheritance of certain genetic disorders."
"The phenomenon of gene linkage can be observed through the analysis of pedigree charts."
"Genetic recombination can break the gene linkage between two alleles and create new combinations."
