Q161 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 1) · Zoology

The movement of a gene from one linkage group to another is called:

  • A
    Inversion
  • B
    Duplication
  • Correct answer
    C
    Translocation
  • D
    Crossing over

Solution

A set of genes at different loci on the same chromosome tend to act as a single pair of genes in meiosis instead of undergoing independent assortment. Chromosome translocation is a chromosome abnormality caused by rearrangement of parts between non-homologous chromosomes. Hence, in translocation there is movement of gene from one linkage group to another and lead to change the position of gene.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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