Linkage disequilibrium

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006648",
  "term": "Linkage disequilibrium",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The non-random association of alleles at different loci on a chromosome, meaning that certain combinations of alleles occur more or less frequently than expected by chance. This phenomenon can arise from factors such as genetic drift, natural selection, population admixture, or a recent mutation. Linkage disequilibrium is a key concept in genetic mapping and association studies, as it indicates that genes are physically close or have a shared evolutionary history.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "homologous recombination"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 773 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/linkage-disequilibrium/"
}