AIIMS2008Botany-Genetics

AIIMS 2008 Botany Gene Mapping MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The distance between two genes in a chromosome is measured in cross-over units which represent

A

ratio of crossing over between them

B

percentage of crossing over between them

C

number of crossing over between them

D

none of these.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The physical distance between two genes determines both the strength of the linkage and the frequency of the crossing over between two genes.

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