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Sturtevant used the frequency of recombination between linked genes to:

Answer: prepare genetic maps of chromosomes.

  • A determine the charge on the DNA
  • B prepare genetic maps of chromosomes
  • C count the number of chromosomes
  • D measure the overall mutation rate

Correct answer: B. prepare genetic maps of chromosomes

Explanation: Sturtevant showed that recombination frequency reflects the distance between linked genes and used it to construct the first genetic maps.

Monohybrid Cross: Tt x TtParent 1 (Tt)Parent 2 (Tt)gametes: T, t (from each parent)TtTtTTTtTtttRatio 1 TT : 2 Tt : 1 tt (3 tall : 1 short if T = tall is dominant)

Punnett square for a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous (Tt) parents, showing the 3:1 phenotypic ratio predicted by Mendel's Law of Segregation.

Concept context

Mendel's laws, inheritance patterns, DNA structure, and molecular biology. Core of NEET biology.

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