What Is the Difference Between a Linkage Map and a Physical

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a linkage map and a physical map?

• A) For a linkage map, markers are spaced by recombination frequency, whereas for a physical map they are spaced by numbers of base pairs (bp).
• B) For a physical map, the ATCG order and sequence must be achieved; however, it does not for the linkage map.
• C) For a linkage map, it is shown how each gene is linked to every other gene.
• D) For a physical map, the distances must be calculable in units such as nanometers.
• E) There is no difference between the two except in the type of pictorial representation.

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Definitions:

TP or MP Curves

Total Product (TP) and Marginal Product (MP) curves are graphical representations in economics that illustrate the total output produced and the additional output from employing one more unit of a resource, respectively.

MR Curve

The marginal revenue curve, which shows how a firm's revenue changes with each additional unit sold.

Marginal Utility

The supplementary enjoyment or value derived from the use of one more unit of a good or service.

Hypothetical Consumer

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