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Crossing over in diploid organism is responsible for:

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Segregation of alleles
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Recombination of linked alleles
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Dominance of genes
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Linkage between genes
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Solution

The correct option is B Recombination of linked alleles
Crossing over is the reciprocal exchange of segments between non-sister chromatids of a pair of homologous chromosomes. It results in recombination of genes or the linked alleles.

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