The Molecular Process Which Results in the Formation of Recombinant

question 5

Multiple Choice

The molecular process which results in the formation of recombinant chromosomes is initiated by:

• A)a single-stranded break in one of the chromatids.
• B)a double-stranded break in one of the chromatids.
• C)the formation of heteroduplex DNA.
• D)the invasion of single-stranded DNA.
• E)a Holliday junction.

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Definitions:

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