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They are located on one chromosome.

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When crossing-over occurs what genes stay together?

linked genes


Genes that tend to be inherited together are said to be?

Linked On A Chromosome


What is the difference between a linked and unlinked gene?

Linked genes are closely located on the chromosome while unlinked genes not closely located. Linked genes travel together as a result of their closeness while unlinked genes move randomly.


If two chromosomes have the same genes for the same trait they are said to be?

Genes on the same chromosome are said to be linked


What is the reason that linked genes are inherited together?

They are located close together on the same chromosome.


Are genes located on the autosomal called sex linked genes?

No, genes located on the autosomes are not called sex linked genes. Only genes located on the sex chromosomes are called sex linked genes.


What unit of measurement is used to indicate the distance between genes that are linked together?

A centimorgan.


What are sex linked genes on?

Sex-linked genes are on the X and/or Y chromosomes.


What are the properties of linked genes?

Genes are called linked when they are physically close to each other on the same chromosome. Their physical proximity limits or prevents recombination between them at meiosis, so they usually appear to be transmitted together.The distance between linked genes can be estimated by the frequencies of recombinations due from crossing over during Prophase I of meiosis


What is linked genes in a sentence?

The genes present on same chromosomes are sometimes linked to each other that inherit collectively are linked genes and can be separated by crossing over


The tendency for the alleles on one chromosome to be inherited together is called?

genetic linkage?


What is it called when genes are located on the same chromosome?

Genes on the same chromosome are said to be linked.