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Linkage and crossing over for NEET Zoology

A quick, NEET-focused explanation of this topic from the Genetics and Evolution chapter of Zoology.

What Is Linkage and crossing over?

Linkage refers to the tendency of genes located close together on a chromosome to be inherited together, while crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

Key Points to Remember in Linkage and crossing over

This process increases genetic variation during meiosis.

Linkage and crossing over in NEET Zoology: What to Focus On

NEET tests this topic through inheritance patterns and genetic mapping questions.