What is the maximum frequency of recombination that can be observed between two genes?
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Correct answer: 50%
Even if crossing over occurs every time, only two of the four chromatids in a bivalent are involved in a single crossover event. This results in a maximum recombinant frequency of 50%, mimicking independent assortment.
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