Genetic map is measured in terms of centimorgan (cM) which describes the position of genetic markers, i.e., gene loci by the frequency of recombination.
Which of the following statement is NOT true for genetic markers?
A.
A gene or a DNA sequence
B.
Associated with a particular trait
C.
Anything can be used as a genetic marker
D.
The first genetic map was prepared was of fruit fly
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Genes were the first markers which were used to prepare the first genetic map. There are basically three types of genetic markers, i.e., morphological, biochemical, and DNA.