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The distance between the genes is measur...

The distance between the genes is measured by

A

angstrom

B

map unit

C

Dobson unit

D

millimetre

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The correct Answer is:
B

The distance between genes is measured by map unit 1 %. Crossing over between two linked genes is known as 1 map unit or centi Morgan (cM). 100 % crossing over is termed as Morgan (M) and 10 % crossing over as deci Morgan (dm).
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