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Crossing Over and its mechanism

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The phenomenon of separation of linked genes is termed as crossing over. Linked genes separate during inheritance and produce new or non-parental combinations in case of incomplete linkage. The parental combinations are more than the non-parental combinations. It is also a physical process of exchange of genetic materials or segments between non-sister chromatids of two … Read more

Some important terms used in genetics

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Some important terms used in genetics

Important terminologies Genes: Genes are small sections or segments of DNA, called cistrons within the genome that code for proteins. It determines particular character of an organism. It is a hereditary unit which is transmitted from one generation to another. Locus: It is a particular position or place where gene is located on a chromosome. … Read more