Figure 14.3
-The distance between two genes is a determinant of their recombination frequency. Based on the image below, which of the following sets of genes will show the greatest recombination frequency?

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The greater the distance between two genes on a chromosome, the more opportunity there is for crossing over to occur between them. In this case, genes A and E are the furthest apart, with three units between them, while the others have only two units between them. Therefore, the A and E genes will have the greatest recombination frequency.

Figure 14.3 -The Distance Between Two Genes Is a Determinant of Their