When two homologous chromosomes align and exchange a segment of their genetic material, which can make linked traits seem independent of one another, this process is called _________.

a. epistasis
b. recombination
c. reciprocal cross
d. codominance


b. recombination

When two homologous chromosomes align and exchange a segment of their genetic material, which can make linked traits seem independent of one another, this process is called recombination.

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