Linked Genes Are ____

question 20

Multiple Choice

Linked genes are ____.

• A) genes whose effects combine to influence a single characteristic
• B) different alleles of the same gene
• C) genes that affect two different traits and lead to a 9:3:3:1 phenotype ratio in a dihybrid cross
• D) genes that do not sort independently because they are physically near each other on the same chromosome
• E) genes on two different chromosomes

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Definitions:

Father's Name

The given name or names of an individual's father, often used for identification or genealogical purposes.

Lineage Members

Individuals who are part of a lineage, a group of people descended from a common ancestor, recognized through familial ties and heritage.

Other Lineages

Refers to familial or ancestral lines that are separate from one's own, often used in the context of understanding kinship and descent in anthropological terms.

Foraging Cultures

Societies primarily engaged in the collection, hunting, and fishing of spontaneous food resources.