A) fertilization and meiosis
B) mitosis and meiosis
C) fertilization and mitosis
D) none of the above
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Genetic recombination: The organisms which express characters of both the parents are known as recombinants. The events responsible for mixing maternal and paternal characters in sexually reproducing organism are called recombinations which are due to - (i) Independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis or gamete formation. (ii) Random fertilization of gametes. (iii) Crossing over. So, genetic recombination is due to fertilization and meiosis.
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