Linkage

Question 1

When does autosomal linkage occur?

Answer 1

if two or more genes are located on the same autosome (non-sex chromosome).

Question 2

Why are linked genes more likely to be inherited together?

Answer 2

The two genes are less likely to be separated during crossing over,

Question 3

What does sex linkage occur?

Answer 3

Sex linkage occurs when
there is a gene on the X
chromosome, not present
on the Y chromosome.

Question 4

Outcomes of sex linkage

Answer 4

This means that males are more likely to exhibit

recessive disorders like haemophilia, women are more likely to be carriers