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Crossing over in diploid organisms is re...

Crossing over in diploid organisms is responsible for

A

dominance of genes

B

linkage between genes

C

segregation of alleles

D

recombination of alleles.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Crossing over is a process of exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of two homologous chromosomes and and leads to recombination of genes. It is an enzyme mediated process.
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