Is it possible for a recombination event to turn Muller's ratchet "forward" in the popu-lation of chromosomes below? The dots on the chromosomes indicate deleterious mu-tations. Indicate the crossing-over event by a cross on the figure
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
A crossing-over between chromosomes C and D between the first and the second mu-tation of chromosome D
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