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What is a map unit?

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(i) The unit of distance in a genetic map is called a map unit (m.u).
(ii) One map unit is equivalent to one percent of crossing over.
(iii) One map unit is also called a centimorgan (cM) in honour of T.H. Morgan.
(iv) 100 centimorgan is equal to one Morgan (M).
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