Biology

Linkage and Recombination

Calculate recombination percentage.

Recombination Frequency = (Recombinants / Total Offspring) × 100

Formula Explanation

Recombination frequency indicates distance between genes on a chromosome.

Variables Explained

Recombinants = offspring with new allele combinations.

Solved Example

20 recombinants out of 100 offspring. RF?
20%.

Exam Tip

1% recombination ≈ 1 map unit.