Genes that are located on the same chromosome and inherited together are called genes.

Genes that are located on the same chromosome and inherited together are called linked genes. This phenomenon occurs because genes that are situated close to each other on a chromosome tend to be passed on together during the process of meiosis, where homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material.

Linked genes can affect inheritance patterns and phenotypic expression in offspring, leading to a deviation from the expected Mendelian ratios in traits when analyzing dihybrid crosses. The closer the genes are to each other, the more likely they are to be inherited together; this is due to a lower chance of recombination occurring between them. In contrast, genes that are far apart on the same chromosome are more likely to be separated by recombination, allowing for greater genetic variation.

Understanding linked genes is crucial in genetics, as it can help in mapping the locations of genes on chromosomes, predicting inheritance patterns, and studying genetic linkage in breeding and research, particularly in agriculture and medical genetics.