Autosomal Linkage (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What is autosomal linkage?
What is autosomal linkage?
Genes on the same autosome
How many autosomes do humans have that can show autosomal linkage?
How many autosomes do humans have that can show autosomal linkage?
22
How do linked genes pass into gametes during meiosis?
How do linked genes pass into gametes during meiosis?
As a unit together
Why don't linked genes follow Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment?
Why don't linked genes follow Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment?
They're physically connected on same chr.
How many gamete types do linked genes produce (assuming no crossing over)?
How many gamete types do linked genes produce (assuming no crossing over)?
2
In the fruit fly cross GgNn × GgNn with linkage, what is the expected phenotypic ratio?
In the fruit fly cross GgNn × GgNn with linkage, what is the expected phenotypic ratio?
3:1
In fruit flies, which allele causes grey body colour?
In fruit flies, which allele causes grey body colour?
G (dominant)
What does autosomal linkage explain about inheritance?
What does autosomal linkage explain about inheritance?
Why characteristics inherit together
What effect does gene distance have on linkage strength?
What effect does gene distance have on linkage strength?
Closer genes are more tightly linked
What term describes all genes on a single chromosome?
What term describes all genes on a single chromosome?
Linkage group