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Gene mapping

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The process of calculating the distance between linked genes on a chromosome using the probability that they segregate together during meiosis.

AP course connection

Topic 5.4: 5.4 Non-Mendelian Genetics

Unit 5

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