Identify/define and Explain the Significance of the Following: Linear B

question 65

Essay

Identify/define and explain the significance of the following: Linear B.

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Definitions:

Linkage

The tendency for a group of genes locatedon the same chromosome to be inherited togetherin successive generations

Genes

Segments of DNA located on chromosomes that carry the instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of organisms.

Epistatic Gene

A gene that can interfere with or mask the expression of other genes, affecting their phenotypic outcomes.

Affects

Refers to emotions or feelings that influence an individual's behavior and perceptions.