Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Genome mapping relates to:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: mapping of genes

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “mapping of genes ”.
The answer is (2) mapping of genes.

Genome mapping refers to the process of identifying and recording the locations of genes and other DNA elements on an organism's chromosomes. It's like creating a detailed map of all the instructions within an organism's genetic code.

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