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Biology Question on Principles of Inheritance and Variation

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

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

Answer

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

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C) : A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 1% cross over.