What is genetic recombination?
Genetic Recombination, Gene Linkage, and Applied Genetics

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The process by which genetic material is physically mixed during meiosis, resulting in offspring with combinations of traits that differ from those of the parents.
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What is gene linkage?
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When genes located close to each other on the same chromosome tend to travel together during meiosis.
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What is inbreeding?
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Breeding 2 closely related organisms.
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What is a Test Cross?
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Breeding an organism with a known genotype with an unknown genotype and using the offspring to determine the unknown.
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What is the advantage of genetic variation?
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Increases the chances of survival and adaptability of a species.
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What are harmful recessive traits?
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Traits that can cause genetic disorders when two copies of the recessive allele are present.
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What is the significance of crossing over in meiosis?
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It increases genetic diversity by exchanging genetic material between homologous chromosomes.
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