The Frequency of Recombination During Meiosis Is a Function Of

question 41

Multiple Choice

The frequency of recombination during meiosis is a function of:

• A)the alleles in the genes: recombination happens less frequently among recessive alleles.
• B)the distance between genes: the closer the genes are, the more frequent the recombination between them.
• C)the distance between genes: the farther apart the genes are, the more frequent the recombination between them.
• D)whether or not the genes are sex-linked: genes in X chromosomes recombine much more frequently than do genes in the autosomes.
• E)whether or not the genes are sex-linked: genes in Y chromosomes recombine much more frequently than do genes in the autosomes.

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