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Question about Genetic: Linkage

Subject Biology

Biology

Source Originais Teachy

Originais Teachy

Topic Genetic: Linkage

Genetic: Linkage

Difficulty Medium

Medium

(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of Biology

During meiosis, genes located on the same chromosome can be inherited together, a process known as 'linkage'. This phenomenon was first observed by Thomas Hunt Morgan while studying hereditary characteristics in 'Drosophila melanogaster'. Based on this knowledge, what is the consequence of linkage in the offspring?

The distribution of alleles of linked genes does not necessarily follow the proportions predicted by Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment.

Descendants inherit the same alleles from their parents without the possibility of recombination.

The probability of independent segregation of alleles in the gamete is higher.

The number of parental gametes formed is extremely reduced.

Descendants randomly inherit distinct characteristics present in the homologous chromosomes of the parents.

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