The distance between two genes corresponds to their recombinant frequency—the chance that the genes will be separated during crossing-over. To find the recombinant frequency of two genes, subtract their distance from one another. For example, Dachs and Reduced Bristles would have a recombinant frequency of 51.0 –31.0 or 20%. Which genes would have a recombinant frequency of 16%?
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What it means for genes to be linked. How to determine recombination frequency for a pair of genes.
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The genes which are closely linked to each other on the same chromosome will have a recombinant frequency of 16%.
Explanation:
Recombination is a process in which new combinations of alleles are formed due to the interchange of parts of the chromosomes.
Recombination frequency is the frequency at which the recombination between two genes occurs. Recombination frequency between two genes is related to the physical distance between them. If the physical distance between two genes is high, then there is a high possibility for them to recombine. If the physical distance is less, then the genes are linked and recombination is less likely to occur.
If the recombination frequency is less than 50% then the genes must be close enough to each other and linked. Thus, a recombination frequency of 16% shows that the genes are linked to each other (close enough to each other).