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The distance between the genes is measured by ____________.

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Angstrom

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Map unit

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Dobson unit

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Millimetre

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Solution

The correct option is B Map unit
The distance between genes is measured by map unit. 1% crossing over between two linked genes is known as 1 map unit or centi Morgan (cM). 100% crossing over is termed as Morgan (M) and 10% crossing over as deci Morgan (dm).

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