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The linear distance between two loci which have a recombination frequency of 1% is known as .

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1 map unit

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1 morgan unit

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1 linkage unit

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1 chromosome unit

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 map unit
1 map unit is the linear distance between two loci which have a recombination frequency of 1%

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