Which of the Following Events Causes Recombination Between Linked Genes

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events causes recombination between linked genes to occur?

• A)Mutation that causes one homolog to be different from the other homolog.
• B)Independent assortment of the genes.
• C)Crossovers between the genes results in chromosomal exchange.
• D)Nonrecombinant chromosomes break and then re-join with one another.

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