Locations of Genes (Locus)

• Genes have a fixed location on chromosomes.

• Therefore, the maximum number of original genes per locus is known.

  • 14 animals can only possess 28 genes per locus.
  • 8 people can only possess 16 genes per locus.

• Today there are hundreds and even thousands of alleles (gene alternates) per locus.

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