Which of the Following Traits Determines Recombination Frequency Between Two

Question

Which of the following traits determines recombination frequency between two linked genes?
A) the relative sizes of the two chromosomes that each have one of the two genes
B) the overall size of the chromosome on which the genes are located
C) the distance between the two chromosomes that each have one of the two genes
D) the distance between the two genes on a single chromosome

Accepted Answer

The recombination frequency between two linked genes is determined by the distance between those genes on a single chromosome. Closer genes have a lower chance of recombination, while genes farther apart have a higher chance.