noun
any pair of genes that tend to be transmitted together
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the genes of Drosophila fall into four linkage groups
• Syn: ↑linked genes
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noun : a group of genes that tend to be inherited as a unit
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Genetics.
a group of genes in a chromosome that tends to be inherited as a unit.
[1935-40]
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linkage group,
Biology. a group of genes or hereditary characteristics that are transmitted together.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.