The Frequency That is Often Used to Measure the Degree

Question

The frequency that is often used to measure the degree of linkage between genes is known as the:
A) Linkage frequency
B) Recombination frequency
C) Hardy-Weinberg frequency
D) Genetic frequency
E) Meiosis frequency

Accepted Answer

The frequency that is used to measure the degree of linkage between genes is known as the recombination frequency. It represents the percentage of recombinant offspring produced by a cross between two individuals with known genotypes. The lower the recombination frequency, the closer the genes are located together on a chromosome and the higher the linkage between them.