"The number of linkage groups is equal to that of the haploid chromosomes in species."
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A linearly arranged group of linked genes that are inherited together is called linkage group. Genes present on the same chromosome are said to constitute a same linkage group and each chromosome is thus known as linkage group. Since the homologous pair of chromosomes have similar alleles/genes (alleles for same trait) at same loci, so they are said to belong to a same linkage group. Hence, the number of linkage groups is said to be equal to the number of haploid chromosomes found in a species.
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Please find below the solution to the asked query:
A linearly arranged group of linked genes that are inherited together is called linkage group. Genes present on the same chromosome are said to constitute a same linkage group and each chromosome is thus known as linkage group. Since the homologous pair of chromosomes have similar alleles/genes (alleles for same trait) at same loci, so they are said to belong to a same linkage group. Hence, the number of linkage groups is said to be equal to the number of haploid chromosomes found in a species.
Hope this information will clear your doubts about the linkage groups.
If you have any more doubts just ask here on the forum and our experts will try to help you out as soon as possible.
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