linkage

The frequency of coinheritance of a pair of genes and/or genetic markers, which provides a measure of their physical proximity to one another on a chromosome.

The tendency of a set of genes to be inherited together more often than would be expected if they were assorting independently. exists between two genes when they are located sufficiently close to one another on the same chromosome that a proportion of gametes is produced without crossing-over occurring between them.

The association of genes and/or markers that lie near each other on a chromosome. Linked genes and markers tend to be inherited together. See also chromosome, gene, inherited

The proximity of two or more markers (e.g., genes, RFLP markers) on a chromosome; the closer the markers, the lower the probability that they will be separated during DNA repair or replication processes (binary fission in prokaryotes, mitosis or meiosis in eukaryotes), and hence the greater the probability that they will be inherited together.

In computer security, the purposeful combining of data or information from one data processing system with data or information from another system to derive protected information. [After 2382-pt.8] Synonym fusion.