Meoisis Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by the term chiasmata?
A
The point at which paired homologous chromosomes remain in contact as they begin to separate during the first prophase of meiosis
2
Q
What is meant by the term autosomal linkage
A
The tendency for two different genes on the same chromosome to remain together during the separation of homologous chromosomes at meiosis.
3
Q
What is the difference between a gene, and allele and a locus?
A
A gene is a particular sequence of nucleic acids that encodes a particular trait within an organism. Alleles are different forms of the same gene that are able to be found on similar locus
