Which of the following phrases correctly defines what one map unit is?
A) the physical distance between two linked genes
B) a 1% frequency of recombination between two genes
C) 1 nanometer of distance between two genes
D) the recombination frequency between two genes assorting independently

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One map unit is equal to a 1% frequency of recombination between two genes. This means that if two genes are separated by one map unit, they have a 1% chance of crossing over during meiosis. The other options do not correctly define what one map unit is.

Which of the Following Phrases Correctly Defines What One Map