MCQ on Gene Mapping




Gene mapping is the process of identifying and locating genes on a chromosome. It involves determining the relative positions of genes and their distances from each other. Techniques like linkage analysis or physical mapping aid in understanding genetic traits’ locations and relationships. This is an MCQ on Gene Mapping and its Importance in Biological Research. You may also like: MCQ on Crossing Over

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1. 
What is gene mapping in genetics?

2. 
Which term describes a map that shows the linear order of genes on a chromosome?

3. 
What is a genetic marker used for in gene mapping?

4. 
Which of the following is a commonly used genetic marker in gene mapping studies?

5. 
In gene mapping, what is a LOD score used to assess?

6. 
What is the primary purpose of a genetic linkage map?

7. 
In gene mapping, what is the term for a pair of genes located on the same chromosome?

8. 
How are the distances between genes on a genetic map typically measured?

9. 
What does a recombination frequency of 0% indicate in a genetic linkage map?

10. 
Which of the following is NOT a method for gene mapping?

11. 
What is a physical map used for in gene mapping?

12. 
Which term describes the situation where genes on the same chromosome assort independently due to crossing over during meiosis?

13. 
In a genetic linkage map, what is the typical range of recombination frequencies for genes that are closely linked?

14. 
What is the goal of whole-genome mapping?

15. 
In gene mapping, what is the minimum number of genetic markers needed to determine the order of genes on a chromosome?

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