Which of the following is an example of positive interference?

A) An actively transcribed gene is less likely to undergo crossover than a quiescent one.
B) A single crossover stimulates further recombination.
C) Crossovers will not occur near centromeres.
D) A crossover in one region inhibits crossovers in nearby regions.
E) Double crossovers do not occur.


Answer: D

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