Genetic crosses Flashcards
1
Q
What are unlinked genes?
A
Genes that are found on different chromosomes and are assorted independently of each other.
2
Q
What is the phenotypic ratio for two genes that are unlinked and heterozygous?
A
9: 3 : 3 : 1
3
Q
What are linked genes?
A
Genes that are found on the same chromosome, which may result in crossing over.
4
Q
What is the phenotypic ratio for two genes that are unlinked where 1 parent is heterozygous and the other is homozygous
A
1 : 1 : 1 : 1
