Definitions and Synonyms of linked genes | Another word for linked genes | What is linked genes?
Definition 1: any pair of genes that tend to be transmitted together - [noun denoting body]Samples where linked genes or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the genes of Drosophila fall into four linkage groups
Synonyms for linked genes in the sense of this definition
(linked genes is a kind of ...) (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
"genes were formerly called factors"
Samples where linked genes or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the genes of Drosophila fall into four linkage groups