NEET2019Botany-Genetics

NEET 2019 Botany Genetic Mapping MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

What map unit (Centimorgan) is adopted in the construction of genetic maps?

A

A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 10% cross over.

B

A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 50% cross over.

C

A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 100% cross over.

D

A unit of distance between two genes, representing 1% cross over.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

A centimorgan represents a 1% recombination frequency between two genes, used in genetic mapping.

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