Genetic recombination as a result of crossing over

occurs more readily in genes
a. that are on the sex chromosomes.
b. that are on the autosomes.
c. that are located close together on the same
chromosome.
d. that are located far apart on the same
chromosome.
e. that are located on different chromosomes.


Answer: d

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