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Linkage and
crossing over
LINKAGE
• Discovery of linkage
• Meaning of linkage
• Characteristics of linkage
• Genes in linkage
• Theories
• Kinds of linkage
• Linkage group
• Significance
CROSSING OVER
• Discovery of crossing over
• Meaning of crossing over
• Characteristics of crossing
over
• Types crossing over
• Mechanisms
• Factors affecting crossing
over
• Significance
• Differences between
crossing over and linkage
Discovery of Linkage
• The principle of linkage was
discovered by English Scientists
William Bateson and R.C.
Punnet in 1906 in Sweet Pea
(Lathyrus odoratus). However, it
was put forward as a regular
concept by Morgan in 1910
from his work on (Drosophila
melanogaster).
Meaning of Linkage
• Linkage is the phenomenon of
certain genes staying together
during inheritance through
several generations without any
change or separation due to their
being present on same
chromosomes.
AB
AB
CHARACTERISTICS OF
LINKAGE
• Linkage involves two or more genes which are linked
in same chromosomes in a linear fashion.
• Linkage reduces variability.
• It may involve either dominant or recessive
alleles(coupling phase) or some dominant and some
recessive alleles(repulsion phase).
• It usually involves those genes which are located close
to each other.
• The strength of linkage depends on the distance
between the linked gene.
*Lesser the distance higher the strength of linkage*
Genes in Linkage
• LINKED GENE :
These genes do not show
independent assortment.
It occurs in same
chromosome.
Dihybrid ratio of linked
gene is 3:1
• UNLINKED GENE:
These gene show
independent assortment.
Dihybrid ratio is 9:3:3:1.
Theories of Linkage
• DIFFERENTIAL MULTIPLICA
TION
THEORY (William Bateson)
• CHROMOSOMALTHEORY (Thomas Hunt
Morgan)
DIFFERENTIAL
MULTIPLICATION THEORY
• This theory was put forward by Bateson in
1930.
• He said that after the segregation of genes
during gametogenesis certain genes multiply
faster then others.
CHROMOSOME THEORY
Morgan and Castle associate genes with
chromosome and formulated postulates
The genes which show Linkage are located in
same chromosome.
The distance between linked gene in the
chromosome determine the strength of linkage.
The genes lie in a linear manner in the
chromosomes.
KINDS OF LINKAGE
ON THE BASIS OF CROSSING OVER
i. Complete linkage
ii. Incomplete linkage
ON THE BASIS OF CHROMOSOME
INVOLVED
i. Autosomal linkage
ii. Allosomal /Sex linkage
ON THE BASIS OF GENE INVOLVED
i. Coupling phase
ii. Repulsion phase
ON THE BASIS OF CROSSING
OVER
 COMPLETE
LINKAGE
• The genes located in
the same chromosome
are inherited together
over the generations
due to absence of
crossing over. It is rare
but has been reported
in male Drosophila.
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INCOMPLETE LINKAGE
• Genes present on
the same
chromosomes have
a tendency to
separate due to
crossing over. They
produce
recombinant
progeny beside the
parental types.
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ON THE BASIS OF
CHROMOSOMES INVOLVED
Based on the chromosomes involved:- Based
on the location of the genes on the chromosomes,
linkage is categorized into:-
i. Autosomal linkage:- It refers to linkage of
those genes which are located in autosome
(other than the sex chromosomes).
ii. Allosomal linkage:- It refers to linkage of genes
which are located in sex chromosomes i.e. either
“X’or “Y’.
ON THE BASIS OF GENES
INVOLVED
• Depending on whether all dominant or some dominant and recessive alleles are
linked together, linkage can be categorized into coupling and repulsion phase:-
i. Coupling phase:- Dominant alleles and recessive alleles present on the same
chromosomes shows coupling phase.
COUPLING PHASE
TR
-----
TR
tr
----
tr
ii. Repulsion phase:- Dominant alleles of same genes are linked with
recessive alleles of other genes on same chromosomes shows repulsion phase.
REPULSION PHASE
Tr
----
Tr
tR
----
tR
Linkage group
• A linkage group is a linearly
arranged group of linked
genes which are normally
inherited together.
• Example:- In a fruit fly
Drosophila melanogaster has
four linkage group (Four
pairs of chromosomes).
• In human being 23 linkage
group are present (23 pairs of
chromosomes).
Linkage group
Significance of linkage
• It reduce the chances of formation of new
combinations of genes in gametes.
• It helps keeping the parental, racial and
specific traits together.
• It also useful for maintaining the good
character of newly developed variety.
• Linkage plays an important role in determining
the nature and scope of hybridization.
CROSSING OVER
Discovery of crossing over
Frans Alfons Janssens who
described the phenomenon
of crossing over in 1909.
He is observed cross-like
arrangements in meiosis
and proposed crossing over
as a genetic process.
Meaning of Crossing over
• Crossing over or (chromosomal cross over) is
the exchange of genetic material between
homologous chromosomes that results in
recombinant chromosomes.
Characteristics of crossing over
 Crossing over occurs between non-sister chromatids. One
chromatid from each of the two homologues chromosomes
is involved in crossing over.
 Crossing over leads to re-combinations or new combinations
between linked genes.
 The value of crossover or recombinants may vary from 0-
50%.
 Crossing over generally yields two recombinant types or
crossover types and two parental types or non-crossover
types.
 Crossing over generally leads to exchange of equal segments
or genes and recombination is always reciprocal.
Stage at which crossing over occur
• The meiotic crossing over
Pachytene stage is
takes place during the
pachytene stage of the
prophase of meiosis –I.
also
known
stage.
occurs
as recombination
Crossing over
when homologus
chromosomes are in the
four chromatid or tetrad
stage in pachytene.
Types of crossing over
It is mainly two types
 Somatic or mitotic crossing over.
 Germinal or meiotic crossing over. It is further
divided into two types
• Equal crossing over
• Unequal crossing over
Somatic or mitotic crossing over
• This type of crossing over occurs in the
somatic cells during mitosis.
• It is rare and has no genetic significance.
• Example- Curt Stern reported it in the fruit
fly and Potnecorvo noted it in the fungus
Aspergillus
Germinal or meiotic crossing over
• This type of crossing over takes place in the
germinal cells during meiosis that produces
gametes.
• It is universal and has a great genetic
significance.
Kinds of Germinal crossing over
• (A) Equal crossing over :- The segments
exchanged between the chromosomes are of
equal size. It is divided into three types
according to the number of points at which it
occurs.
 Single crossing over
 Double crossing over
 Multiple crossing over
a) Single crossing over In
this type of crossing over
the chromatids break and
reunite at one point only.
b) Double crossing over
crossing over
During this type of
the
chromatids break and
reunite at two points in the
same tetrad.
c) Multiple crossing over: In
multiple crossing over,
chromatid break and
reunite at many points in
the tetrad . It occurs rarely.
Unequal crossing over
• The segments exchange between chromatids
are unequal so that one chromosome
receives an extra gene, and other gets one
gene less.
MECHANISM OF CROSSING
OVER
I. Synapsis
II. Tetrad formation
III. Exchange of chromatid segments
IV.Terminalization
1.Synapsis
• In the Zygotene
or pairing stage of
prophase-I, the
homologous
chromosome of
each pair come
together and line
up side by side.
homologous
This pairing of
is
chromosomes
called synapsis.
2.Tetrad formation
• The two chromatids of
chromosome are referred to as
dyad. A group of four homologous
chromatids (two dyad) of two
synapsed homologous chromosome
is known as tetrad. The two
chromatids of same chromosome
are called sister chromatids. The
two chromatids, one of the one
chromosome and other of its
homologue, are termed non-sister
chromatids.
Synaptonemal complex
• A highly organized structure of
filaments is formed between the
paired homologous chromosome at
the zygotene and pachytene stages
of meiosis-I, the structure is called
synaptonemal complex. It helps in
crossing over by keeping the
homologous chromosome in
closely paired state.
3. Exchange of chromatid segments
• Two non sister chromatid in a tetrad break at
equivalent locations.
• The broken ends transpose and join the
respective broken ends of opposite chromatid.
• This complete the process of crossing over.
• The unchanged chromatids are called parental
or non cross overs.
• The changed chromatids are called
recombinants.
3. Exchange of chromatid segments
Physical breakage
of chromatids into
segments
Transposition
of segments
Reunion of segments
4.Terminalization
• Completion of crossing over marks the end of
pachytene stage and beginning of diplotene stage.
• Synaptic forces end and the homologous
chromosomes separate.
• The points at which the separation does not occur
is called chiasmata.
• The chromatids separate progressively from the
centromere towards the chiasma which moves
like a zipper towards the end of tetrad.
• The slipping of chiasmata towards the ends of the
bivalents is called terminalization.
Terminalization
Factors affecting crossing over
Maternal age effect
Temperature
Nutritional and chemical effect
Chromosomes effect
Centromere effect
Mutation effect
Sex
Significance of crossing over
• Crossing over has helps in establishing the
concept of liner arrangements of genes.
• The frequency of Crossing over helps in
mapping of chromosomes i.e. determining the
location of genes on the chromosomes.
• It is an important factor in sexual reproduction.
• It increases the variation which is vital for
evolution.
• It helps in plant breeding also.
Difference between Linkage and
Crossing over
1. It keeps the genes together.
2. It involves individual
chromosomes.
3. The number of linkage
groups can never be more
than haploid chromosome
number.
4. It reduces variability
Linkage Crossing over
1. It leads to separation of linked
genes.
2. It involves exchange of
segments between non-sister
chromatids of homologous
chromosome.
3. The frequency of crossing
over can never exceed 50%.
4. It increase variability by
forming new gene
combinations.
REFERENCES
Kohli J (2002) Linkage and crossing over Inst.
Cell Biol Univ of Berne, Berne, Switzerland.
K.N Bhatia and Neelam Dhand (2014) Cell
Biology and Genetics Trueman Publication, New
Delhi.
P.S Dhami and J.K Dhami (2015) Text book of
Zoology Pradeep’s Publication Jalandhar (India).
M.P Arora and G.S Sandhu (2000) Genetics
Himalaya publication Bombay.

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  • 2. LINKAGE • Discovery of linkage • Meaning of linkage • Characteristics of linkage • Genes in linkage • Theories • Kinds of linkage • Linkage group • Significance CROSSING OVER • Discovery of crossing over • Meaning of crossing over • Characteristics of crossing over • Types crossing over • Mechanisms • Factors affecting crossing over • Significance • Differences between crossing over and linkage
  • 3. Discovery of Linkage • The principle of linkage was discovered by English Scientists William Bateson and R.C. Punnet in 1906 in Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus). However, it was put forward as a regular concept by Morgan in 1910 from his work on (Drosophila melanogaster).
  • 4. Meaning of Linkage • Linkage is the phenomenon of certain genes staying together during inheritance through several generations without any change or separation due to their being present on same chromosomes. AB AB
  • 5. CHARACTERISTICS OF LINKAGE • Linkage involves two or more genes which are linked in same chromosomes in a linear fashion. • Linkage reduces variability. • It may involve either dominant or recessive alleles(coupling phase) or some dominant and some recessive alleles(repulsion phase). • It usually involves those genes which are located close to each other. • The strength of linkage depends on the distance between the linked gene. *Lesser the distance higher the strength of linkage*
  • 6. Genes in Linkage • LINKED GENE : These genes do not show independent assortment. It occurs in same chromosome. Dihybrid ratio of linked gene is 3:1 • UNLINKED GENE: These gene show independent assortment. Dihybrid ratio is 9:3:3:1.
  • 7. Theories of Linkage • DIFFERENTIAL MULTIPLICA TION THEORY (William Bateson) • CHROMOSOMALTHEORY (Thomas Hunt Morgan)
  • 8. DIFFERENTIAL MULTIPLICATION THEORY • This theory was put forward by Bateson in 1930. • He said that after the segregation of genes during gametogenesis certain genes multiply faster then others.
  • 9. CHROMOSOME THEORY Morgan and Castle associate genes with chromosome and formulated postulates The genes which show Linkage are located in same chromosome. The distance between linked gene in the chromosome determine the strength of linkage. The genes lie in a linear manner in the chromosomes.
  • 10. KINDS OF LINKAGE ON THE BASIS OF CROSSING OVER i. Complete linkage ii. Incomplete linkage ON THE BASIS OF CHROMOSOME INVOLVED i. Autosomal linkage ii. Allosomal /Sex linkage ON THE BASIS OF GENE INVOLVED i. Coupling phase ii. Repulsion phase
  • 11. ON THE BASIS OF CROSSING OVER  COMPLETE LINKAGE • The genes located in the same chromosome are inherited together over the generations due to absence of crossing over. It is rare but has been reported in male Drosophila.
  • 13. INCOMPLETE LINKAGE • Genes present on the same chromosomes have a tendency to separate due to crossing over. They produce recombinant progeny beside the parental types.
  • 15. ON THE BASIS OF CHROMOSOMES INVOLVED Based on the chromosomes involved:- Based on the location of the genes on the chromosomes, linkage is categorized into:- i. Autosomal linkage:- It refers to linkage of those genes which are located in autosome (other than the sex chromosomes). ii. Allosomal linkage:- It refers to linkage of genes which are located in sex chromosomes i.e. either “X’or “Y’.
  • 16. ON THE BASIS OF GENES INVOLVED • Depending on whether all dominant or some dominant and recessive alleles are linked together, linkage can be categorized into coupling and repulsion phase:- i. Coupling phase:- Dominant alleles and recessive alleles present on the same chromosomes shows coupling phase. COUPLING PHASE TR ----- TR tr ---- tr ii. Repulsion phase:- Dominant alleles of same genes are linked with recessive alleles of other genes on same chromosomes shows repulsion phase. REPULSION PHASE Tr ---- Tr tR ---- tR
  • 17. Linkage group • A linkage group is a linearly arranged group of linked genes which are normally inherited together. • Example:- In a fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster has four linkage group (Four pairs of chromosomes). • In human being 23 linkage group are present (23 pairs of chromosomes). Linkage group
  • 18. Significance of linkage • It reduce the chances of formation of new combinations of genes in gametes. • It helps keeping the parental, racial and specific traits together. • It also useful for maintaining the good character of newly developed variety. • Linkage plays an important role in determining the nature and scope of hybridization.
  • 20. Discovery of crossing over Frans Alfons Janssens who described the phenomenon of crossing over in 1909. He is observed cross-like arrangements in meiosis and proposed crossing over as a genetic process.
  • 21. Meaning of Crossing over • Crossing over or (chromosomal cross over) is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that results in recombinant chromosomes.
  • 22. Characteristics of crossing over  Crossing over occurs between non-sister chromatids. One chromatid from each of the two homologues chromosomes is involved in crossing over.  Crossing over leads to re-combinations or new combinations between linked genes.  The value of crossover or recombinants may vary from 0- 50%.  Crossing over generally yields two recombinant types or crossover types and two parental types or non-crossover types.  Crossing over generally leads to exchange of equal segments or genes and recombination is always reciprocal.
  • 23. Stage at which crossing over occur • The meiotic crossing over Pachytene stage is takes place during the pachytene stage of the prophase of meiosis –I. also known stage. occurs as recombination Crossing over when homologus chromosomes are in the four chromatid or tetrad stage in pachytene.
  • 24. Types of crossing over It is mainly two types  Somatic or mitotic crossing over.  Germinal or meiotic crossing over. It is further divided into two types • Equal crossing over • Unequal crossing over
  • 25. Somatic or mitotic crossing over • This type of crossing over occurs in the somatic cells during mitosis. • It is rare and has no genetic significance. • Example- Curt Stern reported it in the fruit fly and Potnecorvo noted it in the fungus Aspergillus
  • 26. Germinal or meiotic crossing over • This type of crossing over takes place in the germinal cells during meiosis that produces gametes. • It is universal and has a great genetic significance.
  • 27. Kinds of Germinal crossing over • (A) Equal crossing over :- The segments exchanged between the chromosomes are of equal size. It is divided into three types according to the number of points at which it occurs.  Single crossing over  Double crossing over  Multiple crossing over
  • 28. a) Single crossing over In this type of crossing over the chromatids break and reunite at one point only. b) Double crossing over crossing over During this type of the chromatids break and reunite at two points in the same tetrad. c) Multiple crossing over: In multiple crossing over, chromatid break and reunite at many points in the tetrad . It occurs rarely.
  • 29. Unequal crossing over • The segments exchange between chromatids are unequal so that one chromosome receives an extra gene, and other gets one gene less.
  • 30. MECHANISM OF CROSSING OVER I. Synapsis II. Tetrad formation III. Exchange of chromatid segments IV.Terminalization
  • 31. 1.Synapsis • In the Zygotene or pairing stage of prophase-I, the homologous chromosome of each pair come together and line up side by side. homologous This pairing of is chromosomes called synapsis.
  • 32. 2.Tetrad formation • The two chromatids of chromosome are referred to as dyad. A group of four homologous chromatids (two dyad) of two synapsed homologous chromosome is known as tetrad. The two chromatids of same chromosome are called sister chromatids. The two chromatids, one of the one chromosome and other of its homologue, are termed non-sister chromatids.
  • 33. Synaptonemal complex • A highly organized structure of filaments is formed between the paired homologous chromosome at the zygotene and pachytene stages of meiosis-I, the structure is called synaptonemal complex. It helps in crossing over by keeping the homologous chromosome in closely paired state.
  • 34. 3. Exchange of chromatid segments • Two non sister chromatid in a tetrad break at equivalent locations. • The broken ends transpose and join the respective broken ends of opposite chromatid. • This complete the process of crossing over. • The unchanged chromatids are called parental or non cross overs. • The changed chromatids are called recombinants.
  • 35. 3. Exchange of chromatid segments Physical breakage of chromatids into segments Transposition of segments Reunion of segments
  • 36. 4.Terminalization • Completion of crossing over marks the end of pachytene stage and beginning of diplotene stage. • Synaptic forces end and the homologous chromosomes separate. • The points at which the separation does not occur is called chiasmata. • The chromatids separate progressively from the centromere towards the chiasma which moves like a zipper towards the end of tetrad. • The slipping of chiasmata towards the ends of the bivalents is called terminalization.
  • 38. Factors affecting crossing over Maternal age effect Temperature Nutritional and chemical effect Chromosomes effect Centromere effect Mutation effect Sex
  • 39. Significance of crossing over • Crossing over has helps in establishing the concept of liner arrangements of genes. • The frequency of Crossing over helps in mapping of chromosomes i.e. determining the location of genes on the chromosomes. • It is an important factor in sexual reproduction. • It increases the variation which is vital for evolution. • It helps in plant breeding also.
  • 40. Difference between Linkage and Crossing over 1. It keeps the genes together. 2. It involves individual chromosomes. 3. The number of linkage groups can never be more than haploid chromosome number. 4. It reduces variability Linkage Crossing over 1. It leads to separation of linked genes. 2. It involves exchange of segments between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosome. 3. The frequency of crossing over can never exceed 50%. 4. It increase variability by forming new gene combinations.
  • 41. REFERENCES Kohli J (2002) Linkage and crossing over Inst. Cell Biol Univ of Berne, Berne, Switzerland. K.N Bhatia and Neelam Dhand (2014) Cell Biology and Genetics Trueman Publication, New Delhi. P.S Dhami and J.K Dhami (2015) Text book of Zoology Pradeep’s Publication Jalandhar (India). M.P Arora and G.S Sandhu (2000) Genetics Himalaya publication Bombay.