Module 28 - Non-Mendelian Genetics

Question 1

Sex-linked genes

Answer 1

Genes that are located in only one of the two sex chromosomes

Question 2

Linked genes

Answer 2

Genes that are linked to one another through close physical proximity in the same chromosome

Question 3

Recombination

Answer 3

When crossing over produces new combinations of alleles in a chromosome

Question 4

Maternal inheritance

Answer 4

Where organelles are transferred from the mother to the offspring

Question 5

Paternal inheritance

Answer 5

Where organelles are transferred from the father to the offspring