Q.

What map unit (centimorgan) is adopted in the construction of genetic maps                  [2019]

1 A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 50% cross over.  
2 A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 10% cross over.  
3 A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 100% cross over.  
4 A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 1% cross over.  

Ans.

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Genetic map is a linear graphic representation of the sequence and relative distance of various genes present in a chromosome. 1% crossing over between two linked genes is known as 1 map unit or centiMorgan (cM).