Elaborate the process of recombination.

1.	Elaborate the process of recombination.
Answer» a. Recombination is exchange of genetic material between paternal and maternal chromosomes during gamete formation. b. The points where crossing over takes place is known as chiasmata. c. Chromatids acquire new combinations of alleles by physically exchanging segments in crossing-over. d. The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes involves accurate breakage and joining of DNA molecules through a complex mechanism. e. It is catalyzed by enzymes.

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a. Recombination is exchange of genetic material between paternal and maternal chromosomes during gamete formation.

b. The points where crossing over takes place is known as chiasmata.

c. Chromatids acquire new combinations of alleles by physically exchanging segments in crossing-over.

d. The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes involves accurate breakage and joining of DNA molecules through a complex mechanism.

e. It is catalyzed by enzymes.

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