Question

Double crossovers can involve two, three or four strands at a time. What will be the resultant percentage of recombined genes to normal genes in between which recombination occurred, taking all three types in consideration?

(a) 0%

(b) 50%

(c) 70%

(d) 90%

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Answer 1

Right choice is (b) 50%

Explanation: Taking all types of a double cross over in consideration only 50% of the resultant will show recombination between the genes which are located on two sides of these recombination events.