STANDARDBotany-Genetics
STANDARD Botany Genetic Mapping MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
What map unit (Centimorgan) is adopted in the construction of genetic maps
A
A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 50% cross over
B
A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 10% cross over
C
A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 100% cross over
D
A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 1% cross over
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
1 map unit represents 1% cross over. Map unit is used to measure genetic distance. This genetic distance is based on average number of cross over frequency.
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