(genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go)
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gene linkage::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | linkage |
| Type of | hereditary pattern, inheritance |
Examples of gene linkage
gene linkage
Gelernter said the researchers found evidence of gene linkage for opioid dependence.
From the sciencedaily.com
This may occur as a result of pleiotropy or gene linkage.
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The alleles controlling the polymorphism form a super-gene with linkage so close as to be nearly absolute.
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Localization of a CDKN2 gene in linkage group V of Xiphophorus fishes defines it as a candidate for the DIFF tumor suppressor.
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A few guys found some fish shallow, which probably were bass missing a gene in their DNA linkage and don't realize it's cold.
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A combination of linkage studies and candidate-gene testing, however, traced the problem to an abnormal insulin gene.
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Moreover, carriers of this high-risk gene also displayed an enhanced linkage between the amygdala and a number of other cerebral regions.
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No single gene has been identified yet, although through linkage studies candidate genes have been identified.
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He pioneered the estimation of genetic linkage and gene frequencies by maximum likelihood methods, and wrote early papers on the wave of advance of advantageous genes and on clines of gene frequency.
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