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linked genes

 

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Noun linked genes has 1 sense
  1. linkage group, linked genes - any pair of genes that tend to be transmitted together; "the genes of Drosophila fall into four linkage groups"
    --1 is a kind of gene, cistron, factor

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Linked Genes

Definition: Linked genes refer to genes that are located close to each other on the same chromosome. The closer the genes are to each other, the higher the likelihood that they will be inherited together. This is because they are less likely to undergo crossing over during meiosis, which is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

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1. Part of Speech: Noun (Plural)

Linked genes can have significant implications in genetics research.

Example Sentence: The study focused on determining the phenotypic effects of linked genes in fruit flies.

2. Part of Speech: Adjective

The tightly linked genes showed a high degree of co-segregation.

Example Sentence: The researchers discovered that certain diseases are associated with linked gene variations.

3. Part of Speech: Verb (Past Tense)

The genes were linked together to study their combined effects.

Example Sentence: The experiment successfully linked the two genes and measured their expression levels.

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