Loci and sex linkage

Question 1

State what is meant by the term Locus

Answer 1

A locus is the position of the gene on the chromosome.

Question 2

When are genes inherited independently?

Answer 2

• if they are on separate chromosome

* far apart on the same chromosome

Question 3

Describe what is know as a linkage of genes

Answer 3

A linkage of genes are when any 2 genes with a locus on the same chromosome are linked together and will tend to be passed as a pair to same gamete.

Question 4

Describe gene linkage.

Answer 4

It is the tendency of alleles that are located together on the same chromosome, and partially close together on a chromosome to be inherited together during the meiosis phase of sexual reproduction,