automsal linkage

Question 1

What is crossing over in meiosis?

Answer 1

= new combination of alleles in gametes
= this is in lower numbers, less likely to occur when they are closer together

Question 2

What is autosomal linkage?

Answer 2

= two genes are located on the same chromosome
= means alleles for each gene is linked, on the same chromosome is inherited together
= there is only the gametes they do not mix together