gene linkage

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Noun gene linkage has 1 sense

linkage, gene linkage - (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)
--₁ is a kind of inheritance, hereditary pattern

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Gene Linkage

Description:

Gene linkage refers to the phenomenon where two or more genes are located close to each other on the same chromosome, causing them to be inherited together more frequently. It is an important concept in genetics and plays a key role in understanding inheritance patterns.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. Gene linkage can affect the inheritance of certain genetic disorders.

2. The scientist studied the gene linkage between eye color and hair color.

As a verb:

1. The two genes were found to be tightly linked together on the same chromosome.

2. The study aims to link the presence of a particular trait with gene linkage.

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