The data below shows recombination of genes (1-5)according to the amount of time available for transfer of the bacterial chromosome during conjugation between different genetic strains in E coli.Based on these data,which gene is closest to gene 1? (Note: The entire chromosome is transferred in 100 minutes.)
A)gene 2
B)gene 3
C)gene 4
D)gene 5

Question

The data below shows recombination of genes (1-5)according to the amount of time available for transfer of the bacterial chromosome during conjugation between different genetic strains in E coli.Based on these data,which gene is closest to gene 1? (Note: The entire chromosome is transferred in 100 minutes.) 
A)gene 2 
B)gene 3 
C)gene 4 
D)gene 5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From the data, we can see that gene 1 and gene 2 have the lowest recombination frequency, which means they are closest together on the chromosome. As the time available for transfer increases, the recombination frequency between gene 1 and gene 2 also increases, indicating that they are farther apart on the chromosome than genes 3, 4, and 5. Therefore, gene 2 is the closest to gene 1.

The Data Below Shows Recombination of Genes (1-5)according to the Amount