The linear order of genes within a chromosome affects genetic function and inheritance
Is it true that the linear order of genes within a chromosome affects genetic function and inheritance?
Yes. Multiple recent studies confirm that chromosome structure, spatial gene organization, and the linear arrangement of regulatory elements play a critical role in modulating gene expression, function, and inheritance.
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The claim states that the linear order of genes within a chromosome affects genetic function and inheritance. The retrieved papers include direct evidence demonstrating that chromosome conformation, topological domains, and cis-regulatory element positioning (all of which depend on linear and spatial genomic organization) directly affect gene expression and function (e.g., papers 2, 6, and 7). There are no refuting papers.
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Zhan, Y., Yildirim, A., Boninsegna, L., & Alber, F. (2025). Unveiling the role of chromosome structure morphology on gene function through chromosome conformation analysis. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-024-03472-8
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CG, N., H, F., MS, G., MB, d. W., VS, d. S., SS, d. C., ACV, K., JF, M., CMB, C., AT, M., G, G., & TP, V. (2026). Overexpression of SOX3 due to an X chromosome inversion leading to ovotesticular difference in sex development.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-025-00822-4
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HR, Z., DTH, D., T, H., & F, T. (2026). Cis-regulatory architecture downstream of FLOWERING LOCUS T underlies quantitative control of flowering in Arabidopsis thaliana.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-026-04064-4
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