Category: Genes

  • Supergene

    A supergene is a chromosomal region encompassing multiple neighboring genes that are inherited together because of close genetic linkage, i.e. much less recombination than would normally be expected. This mode of inheritance can be due to genomic rearrangements between supergene variants. Arnold, Carrie (21 November 2022). “An Evolutionary Magic Trick Is Popping Up Everywhere – Supergenes’ bend the rules of evolution”. The Atlantic. Retrieved 21 November 2022.…

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