Autosomal Linkage Flashcards
1
Q
What are the remaining 22 chromosomes other then the sex chromosomes called
A
Autosomes
2
Q
What is autosomal linkage
A
Where two or more genes are carried on the same autosome
3
Q
What is an autosome
A
It’s just any chromosome that isn’t a sex chromosome
4
Q
If two genes on the autosome are linked what does this mean
A
They are more closely linked, because crossing over is less likely to split them up
5
Q
Will you get the phenotypic ratio you would expect if two genes are autosomally linked
A
No
