The "distance" between two linked gene pairs can be expressed as a percentage. Name the unit based on percent recombination that was created in honour of the scientist who pioneered the use of fruit flies for genetic research.

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Answer: The "distance" between two linked gene pairs can be expressed as a percentage. The percentage of recombinant progeny produced in a cross is called THE RECOMBINATION (RECOMBINANT) FREQUENCY.

Explanation: The recombinant frequency is expressed as:

(Number of recombinant progeny ÷ total number of progeny) x 100

In percentage ranging from 1 - 49%, the genes are said to be linked. If it is 50% and above, the genes are not linked.