Which of the Following Is an Example of Positive Interference

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of positive interference?

• A)Double crossovers do not occur.
• B)A single crossover stimulates further recombination.
• C)Crossovers will not occur near centromeres.
• D)An actively transcribed gene is less likely to undergo crossover than a quiescent one.
• E)A crossover in one region inhibits crossovers in nearby regions.

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Definitions:

Stereochemical

Stereochemical pertains to the study and description of the spatial arrangements of atoms within molecules and the impact of these arrangements on the properties and reactions of the molecules.

Regio-

A prefix used in chemistry to describe directionality or specific regions in molecules, particularly important in reactions with more than one possible outcome.

Major Organic

Refers to the primary organic (carbon-containing) compound or product resulting from a chemical reaction.

Alkene

A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond, part of the unsaturated hydrocarbon family.