AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
Recombination frequency between two genes estimates
A.the distance between them on the chromosome
B.the number of chromosomes in the cell
C.the gene's mutation rate
D.the protein's size
Explanation
Core Concept
The farther apart two loci sit, the more often crossing over separates them, so percent recombination maps to map units (centimorgans).
Correct Answer
Athe distance between them on the chromosome
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