Gene Linkage I - BIOL 23373

These flashcards cover key concepts related to gene linkage, inheritance patterns, and statistical evaluation methods discussed in the lecture.

Gene Linkage

The phenomenon where genes located close together on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together.

Syntenic Genes

Genes located on the same chromosome.

Recombination Frequency

The rate at which recombination occurs between two linked genes, calculated as the proportion of recombinant gametes to total gametes.

Mendelian Inheritance

Patterns of inheritance that follow Mendel's laws, including dominance, segregation, and independent assortment.

Dihybrid Cross

A cross between two individuals that are both heterozygous for two traits.

Chi-Square Test

A statistical test used to determine whether observed data deviates significantly from expected data.

Complete Genetic Linkage

A condition in which no crossing over occurs between two linked genes, resulting in only parental gametes being produced.

Incomplete Genetic Linkage

A condition where a mixture of parental and recombinant gametes occurs due to some crossing over.

Parental Gametes

Gametes that contain allele combinations that originated from the parental generation.

Independent Assortment

The principle that alleles of different genes assort independently of one another during gamete formation.