Multiple Choice
Which of the following generations is created from mating the parental generation?
17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
Mendel and the Laws of Inheritance
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Genes closer together on a chromosome are more likely to be inherited together?
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True
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False
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Understand the concept of genetic linkage: Genes that are located close to each other on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together because they are less likely to be separated by recombination during meiosis.
Recall that during meiosis, homologous chromosomes can exchange segments in a process called crossing over. This can separate genes that are far apart on the chromosome.
Consider that genes that are very close to each other have a lower probability of being separated by crossing over, thus they are more likely to be inherited together.
Recognize that this phenomenon is known as genetic linkage, and it is a key principle in understanding inheritance patterns.
Conclude that the statement 'Genes closer together on a chromosome are more likely to be inherited together' is true based on the concept of genetic linkage.
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