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glossary:map_unit

Map unit (m.u.): a unit of genetic distance defined as 1% recombinationplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigRecombination: Recombination can have slightly different meanings depending on context:

* In the context of genetic crosses (usually a dihybrid cross or a test cross), recombination refers to the phenomena where the phenotype of the F2 offspring is different than either parent (P generation). $lox$
. Also called a centiMorgan or cM.

glossary/map_unit.txt · Last modified: 2024/08/29 19:38 by mike