Purchase Solution

Understanding chromosome mapping techniques.

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

(a) By using the map function, calculate how many real map units are indicated by a recombinant frequency of 20 percent. Remember that a mean of 1 equals 50 real map units.

(b) If you obtain an RF value of 45 percent in one experiment, what can you say about linkage? (The actual figures are 58, 52, 47, and 43 out of 200 progeny)

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

The chromosome mapping techniques are examined.

Solution Preview

(a) 0.2 = 1/2 (1-e^(-m))
(where ^ means "to the exponent")
m=0.51, so ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
BioChemistry Basics

This Quiz will test your knowledge of the amino acids used in biological systems

Human Anatomy- Reproductive System

Do you know your reproductive anatomy?

Biochemistry Basics

A refresher quiz to test your knowledge of basics concepts of biochemistry.

Labor Comfort Measures

Do you know how to comfort someone in labor?

Breastfeeding Basics

How much do you know about breastfeeding? Find out with this quiz!