Which of the following occurrences describes how recombination between linked genes comes about?
A) Nonrecombinant chromosomes break and then rejoin with one another.
B) Independent assortment sometimes fails.
C) Linked genes travel together at anaphase.
D) Crossovers between these genes result in chromosomal exchange.

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Recombination between linked genes comes about through crossovers between these genes, which results in chromosomal exchange. This is the main mechanism by which linked genes can become unlinked and independent of each other.

Which of the Following Occurrences Describes How Recombination Between Linked