Recombination Frequency Calculator
🧬 Genetics & evolution. Use the Recombination frequency formula to find recombination frequency, recombinant offspring, total offspring: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
1% recombination = 1 map unit (centimorgan) between two genes.
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Recombination frequency | % |
| Recombinant offspring | no unit |
| Total offspring | no unit |
Worked example
Find the recombination frequency when Recombinant offspring = 34, Total offspring = 200.
Using RF = (recombinant offspring)/(total offspring) × 100: Recombination frequency = 17 %.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Recombination frequency?
RF = (recombinant offspring)/(total offspring) × 100. 1% recombination = 1 map unit (centimorgan) between two genes.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Recombination frequency in %, Recombinant offspring, Total offspring.
How do you calculate recombination frequency?
Put the values into RF = (recombinant offspring)/(total offspring) × 100. For example, with Recombinant offspring = 34, Total offspring = 200, recombination frequency = 17 %.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (recombination frequency, recombinant offspring, total offspring) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
