7.5 Linked Genes, Crosses and Crossing Over Flashcards
1
Q
The Law of Independent Assortment states what?
A
The alleles of a gene controlling one trait assort independently of alleles of another gene controlling a different trait.
2
Q
What is linkage?
A
When two or more genes are located on a single chromosome and are inherited together.
3
Q
The closer genes are the more likely they are to be _____
A
Inherited together.
4
Q
Linkage is the exception to _____
A
Mendel’s Law
5
Q
Crossing over is?
A
A normal event that results in the genetic exchange between non-sister chromatids.
6
Q
How often does crossing over happen?
A
Crossing over is relatively common because there is usually at least one chiasma for each homologuos chromosome pair, during meiosis.
