Question

What is importance of linkage?

Answer 1

Linkage:

1. Linkage, as related to genetics and genomics, refers to the closeness of genes or other DNA sequences on the same chromosome to each other.
2. The frequency of parental combination is more when two genes are tightly linked.

Importance of Linkage:

1. Primarily, linkage helps to hold the parental characteristics together.
2. It lessens the chances of recombination of genes.