
Meaning of LINKED GENES
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] any pair of genes that tend to be transmitted together; "the genes of Drosophila fall into four linkage groups" |
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| | Synonyms: | | linkage group |
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| | See Also: | | factor, gene | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Genes and/or markers that are so closely associated on the chromosome that they are inherited together in 80% or more of cases. |
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