NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 83

Question: What map unit (Centimorgan) is adopted in the construction of genetic maps? [NEET 5-5-2019]

Options:

A) A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 1% cross over.

B) A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 50% cross over.

C) A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 10% cross over.

D) A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 100% cross over.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Correct option is C. A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 1% cross over

  • 1 map unit represent 1% cross over.

  • Map unit is used to measure genetic distance. This genetic distance is based on average number of cross over frequency.

  • So, the correct answer is ‘A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 1% 1% cross over’