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Is it possible for a recombination event to turn Muller's ratchet "forward" in the population of chromosomes below? The dots on the chromosomes indicate deleterious mutations. Indicate the crossing-over event by placing an X on the figure. Is it possible for a recombination event to turn Muller's ratchet  forward  in the population of chromosomes below? The dots on the chromosomes indicate deleterious mutations. Indicate the crossing-over event by placing an X on the figure.


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