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Gene linkage is a phenomenon that occurs when two or more genes situated at different loci on the same chromosome segregate together during anaphase of [[Meiosis|meiosis]] and become distributed into the same gamete. The loci are usually close to each other. Linked genes segregate together unless [[Recombination|recombination]] occurs. Gene linkage is an exception to [[Mendel's Second Law|Mendel's second law of inheritance]], the law of [[Principle of Independent Assortment|independent assortment]]. | Gene linkage is a phenomenon that occurs when two or more genes situated at different loci on the same chromosome segregate together during anaphase of [[Meiosis|meiosis]] and become distributed into the same gamete. The loci are usually close to each other. Linked genes segregate together unless [[Recombination|recombination]] occurs. Gene linkage is an exception to [[Mendel's Second Law|Mendel's second law of inheritance]], the law of [[Principle of Independent Assortment|independent assortment]]. | ||
The distance between loci can be estimated by calculating the recombination frequency (RF) ,in %, in offspring in a genetic cross and is measured in | The distance between loci can be estimated by calculating the recombination frequency (RF) ,in %, in offspring in a genetic cross and is measured in [[centimorgan|centimorgan]] (cM) or map unit (m.u.). The greater the distance between loci, the greater the chance of genes being separated into different gametes due to [[Recombination|recombination]] and crossing over. Linked genes have RF of less than 50% whereas unlinked genes have RF of more than 50%. | ||
Revision as of 08:29, 16 November 2013
Gene linkage is a phenomenon that occurs when two or more genes situated at different loci on the same chromosome segregate together during anaphase of meiosis and become distributed into the same gamete. The loci are usually close to each other. Linked genes segregate together unless recombination occurs. Gene linkage is an exception to Mendel's second law of inheritance, the law of independent assortment.
The distance between loci can be estimated by calculating the recombination frequency (RF) ,in %, in offspring in a genetic cross and is measured in centimorgan (cM) or map unit (m.u.). The greater the distance between loci, the greater the chance of genes being separated into different gametes due to recombination and crossing over. Linked genes have RF of less than 50% whereas unlinked genes have RF of more than 50%.