Chapter 10.2 Biology

When are gene loci said to be linked?

Gene loci are said to be linked if on the same chromosome

How do unlinked genes segregate?

Unlinked genes segregate independently as a result of meiosis

Variation can be 2 things

Discrete or continuous

What do the phenotypes of polygenic characteristics tend to show?

The phenotypes of polygenic characteristics tend to show continuous variation

What are chi-squared tests used to determine?

Chi-squared tests are used to determine whether the difference between an observed and expected frequency distribution is statistically significant