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

 

  • Option 1)

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

     

  • Option 2)

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

     

  • Option 3)

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

  • Option 4)

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

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Genetic Maps -

Genetic maps are widely used as a starting point in the sequence of whole genomes.

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In a genetic map, the frequency of recombination between genes pairs on the same chromosomes is a measure of the distance between genes, and 'mapped' their positions on the chromosomes.

 

 

 

A map unit refers to a unit of distance between genes on chromsomes that represent 1% cross over


Option 1)

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

 

Option 2)

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

 

Option 3)

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

Option 4)

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

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