defined:

The association of genes and/or markers that lie near each other on a chromosome. Linked genes and markers tend to be inherited together.

explained:

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Dr. Leslie Biesecker, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Genetic Disease Research, defines linkage.

related
terms:

base pair, chromosome, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), gene, genetic marker, inherited

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