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Which of these undergo recombination?(a) Homologous chromosomes(b) Non-homologous chromosomes(c) Non-sister chromatids(d) Sister chromatidsThis question was posed to me in class test.Asked question is from Cell Cycle and Division topic in portion Cell Cycle and Cell Division of Biology – Class 11

Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) Non-homologous CHROMOSOMES

To elaborate: Non-sister CHROMATIDS of homologous chromosomes undergo recombination during meiosis, during which their genetic material is exchanged. This INCREASES the genetic DIVERSITY of the species.


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