linked genes

Cards (4)

  • locus?
    position of a gene/allele on a chromosome
  • linked genes?
    genes found on the same chromosome but at different gene loci (increased chance inherited together, when chromatids separate all genes on chromatid enter same gamete)
  • sex linked genes?
    allele/gene responsible for trait is located on sex chromosome
  • autosomal chromosomes?
    chromosomes not sex linked