Difference between complete and incomplete linkage
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Linkage is defined as a relationship or an association between genes. There are two type of linkage:
- Complete linkage
- Incomplete linkage
Complete linkage refers to the completely linked genes. It includes complete inherited sets without any recombination whereas incomplete linkage is opposite and may include recombination.
In case of completely linked genes, these genes are located at a close distance from each other whereas in incomplete they are at distance.
Linkage: Indicates physical relation between genes and the modification that takes place with physical crossover.
Complete Linkage:
· The linkage of genes is completely together and it is in the form of inherited genes.
· The transmission of genes is done together and no crossover takes place.
· The complete linkage also allows the recombination of genes to occur.
· The closeness of genes is very near to each other.
Incomplete Linkage:
· The linkage of genes is not completely together.
· The incomplete linkage does not allow the recombination of genes to occur.
· The closeness of genes is little far from each other.