Question

Identify what is the recombination frequency if the offsprings are 70% recombinants?

30%

140%

60%

70%​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Recombination frequency = # recombinants/total progeny x 100. Experimental recombination frequencies between two genes are never greater than 50%. Recombinants among the F2 progeny are never in the majority. Genes on different chromosomes yield 50% recombination frequency because of independent assortment.