If two genes are unlinked the recombination frequency will be?

(a) 25%

(b) 50%

(c) 75%

(d) 100%

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The correct choice is (b) 50%

To elaborate: When TWO GENES are unlinked they assort independently. So there is an equal chance of production of parental and recombinant PHENOTYPE. THUS RECOMBINATION frequency is 50%.

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