The mechanism that "breaks" the linkage between linked genes is
A) pleiotropy.
B) codominance.
C) independent assortment.
D) crossing over.

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Crossing over is the process during which homologous chromosomes exchange portions of their chromatids during meiosis. This mechanism can break the linkage between genes that are located close together on the same chromosome, leading to genetic recombination.

The Mechanism That "Breaks" the Linkage Between Linked Genes Is