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Can allelic genes be inherited as linked genes?
Yes, allelic genes can be inherited as linked genes if they are located close to each other on the same chromosome. Linked genes tend to be inherited together unless recombination occurs during meiosis, which can result in the separation of linked alleles.
What are alleles and how are they inherited from parent cells?
Alleles are alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same position on a chromosome. When an organism inherits alleles from its parents, one allele is typically inherited from each parent. This process occurs during sexual reproduction, where each parent contributes one allele to the offspring.
What is the genes for traits separate on their own called?
Genes for traits that are inherited independently of one another are called "unlinked genes." This independence occurs due to the random assortment of chromosomes during meiosis, which allows for different combinations of alleles in offspring. In contrast, genes that are located close to each other on the same chromosome may be inherited together and are referred to as "linked genes."
Dominance that occurs whenever the hybrid genotype produces a new intermediate phenotype?
When a heterozygous genotype (two different alleles) results in an intermediate phenotype, this is either codominance or incomplete dominance. If it is codominance, then both alleles are expressed together in the phenotype. If it is incomplete dominance, the two alleles produce a blended phenotype rather than both alleles being expressed together.
Explain why a trait inherited by incomplete dominance such as the color of appoloosa horses is not a blend of two alleles?
Incomplete dominance occurs when the dominant and recessive alleles both contribute to the phenotype, resulting in an intermediate phenotype. In the case of Appaloosa horses, the spotted coat color is not a blended color but rather a distinct phenotype that is a result of both alleles influencing the expression of the trait. This is because each allele has a unique effect on the phenotype, leading to a different outcome than if the alleles were simply blended together.
The tendency for the alleles on one chromosome to be inherited together is called?
The tendency for the alleles on one chromosome to be inherited together is called genetic linkage. This phenomenon occurs during meiosis when genes are located close together on the same chromosome and tend to be inherited as a unit.
Can allelic genes be inherited as linked genes?
Yes, allelic genes can be inherited as linked genes if they are located close to each other on the same chromosome. Linked genes tend to be inherited together unless recombination occurs during meiosis, which can result in the separation of linked alleles.
What are alleles and how are they inherited from parent cells?
Alleles are alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same position on a chromosome. When an organism inherits alleles from its parents, one allele is typically inherited from each parent. This process occurs during sexual reproduction, where each parent contributes one allele to the offspring.
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Dominance that occurs whenever the hybrid genotype produces a new intermediate phenotype?
When a heterozygous genotype (two different alleles) results in an intermediate phenotype, this is either codominance or incomplete dominance. If it is codominance, then both alleles are expressed together in the phenotype. If it is incomplete dominance, the two alleles produce a blended phenotype rather than both alleles being expressed together.
Explain why a trait inherited by incomplete dominance such as the color of appoloosa horses is not a blend of two alleles?
Incomplete dominance occurs when the dominant and recessive alleles both contribute to the phenotype, resulting in an intermediate phenotype. In the case of Appaloosa horses, the spotted coat color is not a blended color but rather a distinct phenotype that is a result of both alleles influencing the expression of the trait. This is because each allele has a unique effect on the phenotype, leading to a different outcome than if the alleles were simply blended together.
Which recessive allele most often remains on the same chromosome as A?
The recessive allele that most often remains on the same chromosome as the dominant allele A is typically referred to as the "linked recessive allele." This occurs due to genetic linkage, where two genes located close together on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together during meiosis. The degree of linkage can be influenced by factors such as recombination frequency, but alleles that are physically close on a chromosome are more likely to be passed on together.
How do two genes for different traits that are on the same chromosome can fail to be inherited together?
Two genes located on the same chromosome can fail to be inherited together due to a process called recombination or crossing over during meiosis. This occurs when homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, resulting in new combinations of alleles. The likelihood of two genes being separated during recombination depends on their physical distance on the chromosome; genes that are farther apart are more likely to be separated than those that are close together. Thus, even though they are on the same chromosome, the genes can assort independently during gamete formation.
What type of allele dominance occurs when both alleles are active and expressed?
Either Co-dominance, where different parts of the organism display the different alleles (i.e. red and white flowers), or a combination of the two alleles (i.e. red and white alleles make pink flowers)
How are codominant alleles and incompletely dominant similar?
Codominance and incomplete dominance can only exist if the genotype has heterozygous alleles.
Two or more pairs of alleles segregate independently?
This is known as the principle of independent assortment, which states that alleles for different traits are inherited independently of each other during meiosis. This occurs when the genes for the traits are located on different chromosomes or are far apart on the same chromosome.
What type of allele dominance occurs when both the alleles are active and expressed?
When both the alleles are expressed, it is called co-dominance or mixed dominance.
