Question

Does recombination create variation?

Answer 1

Recombination:

1. Recombination is the process of breaking and recombining fragments of DNA in order to create new allele combinations.
2. When homologous DNA strands align and cross across during recombination, this genetic material is mixed.
3. It is also required for correct chromosomal segregation during meiosis.
4. The daughter cells in meiosis differ from the parent cell as well as among themselves variations are suppressed by the daughter cells.
5. Meiosis leads to a novel gene or trait combinations or recombination, resulting in crossing over variants are formed as a result of these recombinations, and these variations play a role in evolution.

Yes, recombination creates variation.