Principles Of Genetics And Cytogenetics -

Cytogenetics identifies abnormalities that lead to genetic disorders:

The inheritance of genetic material found in organelles like mitochondria or chloroplasts, which follows a maternal line. Principles of Genetics and Cytogenetics

Genes located close together on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together, defying independent assortment. Principles of Genetics and Cytogenetics

Genes for different traits are inherited independently of each other (provided they are on different chromosomes). Principles of Genetics and Cytogenetics