AP Biologymediummcq1 pt
A recombination frequency near 50% between two genes indicates they are
A.on different chromosomes or very far apart on one
B.immediately adjacent on one chromosome
C.the same gene
D.in the mitochondria
Explanation
Core Concept
Independent assortment or distant linkage both give ~50% recombinants — indistinguishable without additional markers.
Correct Answer
Aon different chromosomes or very far apart on one
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