Definitions / Explanation : Linkage
 

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The genes present on the same chromosomes tend to be inherited together are called linked genes and this phenomenon is known as linkage.

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$A$ : Crossing over is exchange of genetic material between non-homologous chromosomes.
$R$ : It produces new linkages.

There are three genes $a,\,b,\,c$. Percentage of crossing over between $a$ and $b$ is $20\%$, $b$ and $c$ is $28\%$ and $a$ and $c$ is $8\%$. What is the sequence of genes on chromosome ?

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The term “linkage” was coined by

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