Chapter 7 - Linkage and Chromosome Mapping in Eukaryotes

Question 1

Genes that are part of the same chromosome are said to be ____ and to demonstrate _____ in genetic crosses.

Answer 1

Linked; Linkage

Question 2

The ____, not the ____, is the unit of transmission during meiosis, linked genes are not free to undergo ____ ____.

Answer 2

Chromosome; Gene; Independent Assortment

Question 3

The ____, not the ____, is the unit of transmission during meiosis, linked genes are not free to undergo ____ ____.

Answer 3

Chromosome; Gene; Independent Assortment

Question 4

The alleles at all loci of one chromosome should, in theory, be transmitted as a unit during ____ ____. However, in many instances, this does not occur.

Answer 4

Gamete formation

Question 5

During the first meiotic prophase, when ____ are paired or ____, a reciprocal exchange of chromosome ____ can take place.

Answer 5

Homologs; Synapsed; Segments

Question 6

Crossing over event results in the ____ of the alleles between homologs, and it always occurs during the ____ stage.

Answer 6

Recombination; Tetrad