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Indicate true (T) and false (F) statements below regarding the use of homologous recombination in meiosis. Your answer would be a four-letter string composed of letters T and F only, e.g. FFFF.
( ) Meiotic recombination starts with a double-strand break caused by errors in DNA replication.
( ) Meiotic recombination occurs preferentially between DNA from maternal and paternal chromosome pairs.
( ) Holliday junctions can form during meiotic recombination, sometimes in pairs.
( ) During meiotic recombination in human cells, the majority of the invading strands are released, leading to no crossover.


Definitions:

Centrioles

Cylindrical structures found in animal cells that are involved in the development of spindle fibers in cell division.

Microvilli

Tiny projections on the surface of some cells that increase surface area for absorption or secretion.

Cilia

Hair-like structures on the surface of some cells that beat in waves to move fluid, mucus, or materials over the cell surface.

Flagella

Long, whip-like structures that protrude from the cell body of certain cells, used for movement.

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