Question

Linkage analysis ________.
a. is used to create a physical map
b. is based on the natural recombination process
c. requires radiation hybrid mapping
d. involves breaking and rejoining of DNA artificially

Short answer

The correct answer is (b) 'is based on the natural recombination process'.

Step-by-step solution

Definition

Genomics is the study of the entire genome, which includes the complete set of genes, the organization, and sequence of nucleotides, as well as their interaction within a species and with other species.

Linkage analysis is the process of analyzing gene recombination to determine whether or not they are linked or can be assorted independently.

Explanation

Option (b) is given "is based on the process of natural recombination." Linkage analysis is a natural phenomenon that examines the frequency of recombination between genes to determine whether or not they are linked. As a result, option (b) is the correct answer.