Genetic recombination as a result of crossing over occurs more readily in genes that are located Group of answer choices Close to the centromere Close together on homologous chromosomes Far apart on homologous chromosomes On different chromosomes

Genetic recombination as a result of crossing over occurs more readily in genes that are located Group of answer choices Close to the centromere Close together on homologous chromosomes Far apart on homologous chromosomes On different chromosomes

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter19: Introduction To Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1SQ: Alleles are ___________. a. alternate forms of a gene b. different molecular forms of a chromosome...

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