An Average of One Chiasma During Meiosis Is Equal to How

question 25

Multiple Choice

An average of one chiasma during meiosis is equal to how many centiMorgans of genetic distance?

• A) 10
• B) 20
• C) 30
• D) 40
• E) 50

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Definitions:

Covariance

A measure that indicates the extent to which two variables change together; positive covariance indicates that both variables tend to move in the same direction.

Conditional Probabilities

The probability of a specific event happening after another event has already taken place.

IUPAC

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, an organization that sets standards for naming chemical compounds.

Compound

A mixture resulting from the chemical combination of two or more elements in exact proportions.