If the Recombination Frequency Between Genes (A)and (B)is 5

question 11

Multiple Choice

If the recombination frequency between genes (A) and (B) is 5.3%, what is the distance between the genes in map units on the linkage map?

• A)53 cM
• B)5)3 cM
• C)0)53 cM
• D)10.6 cM
• E)25 cM

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