Meaning map unit
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A unit of measurement used for the distance between two gene pairs on a genetic map. A crossover frequency of 1 percent between two genes equals 1 map unit. See also centi-Morgan.
Source: archaeologyinfo.com

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A unit of genetic length derived from recombination frequency. One map unit corresponds to a recombination frequency of 1%.
Source: dddmag.com (offline)

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SYN: cm (centimorgan) The distance between two linked gene pairs where 1 percent of the products of meiosis are recombinant. A unit of distance in a linkage map. The distance equal to 1% recombination [..]
Source: groups.molbiosci.northwestern.edu

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a set of map delineations designated by a single name, and representing a single legend category.
Source: css.cornell.edu





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