What is another word for linked genes?
Pronunciation: [lˈɪŋkt d͡ʒˈiːnz] (IPA) 
Linked genes refer to genes that are located close together on a chromosome and tend to be inherited together during meiosis, as the crossing over occurs less frequently between them. Synonyms for linked genes may include "tightly linked genes", "co-segregating genes", or "closely linked genes". Linked genes are often used as genetic markers to track the inheritance of a particular trait along with the clinical diagnosis. Linked genes play an important role in genetic mapping, and they help understand the inheritance of different genetic disorders. The study of linked genes is crucial in advancing our understanding of genetic inheritance and diseases.
