Linked gene : Genes that are inherited together with the other gene(s) as they are located on the same chromosome.
Crossing over : A process occurring during meiosis wherein two chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of their genetic material.
Sex-influenced traits : pertaining to an autosomal genetic trait, such as pattern baldness or gout, that is expressed in both homozygotes and heterozygotes in one sex butonly homozygotes in the other sex.