Q. Phenomenon of crossing over in diploid organisms is responsible for
A) Linkages between genes
B) Recombination between linked genes
C) Segregation between genes
D) Dominance of gene
Explanation
Recombination of genes on the same chromosome is accomplished by crossing over, a process by which parts of homologous chromosomes are interchanged. Crossing over takes place between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes in pachytene stage of meiosis-I.
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