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Gene conversion during meiotic recombination results in:

  • A An exactly equal, reciprocal exchange of DNA occurring between homologs
  • B Non-reciprocal transfer: one allele replaced by sequence from homolog
  • C A complete deletion of one homolog's entire chromosomal segment
  • D An inversion of a chromosomal segment occurring relative to its homolog

Correct answer: B. Non-reciprocal transfer: one allele replaced by sequence from homolog

Explanation: Gene conversion: during DSB repair in meiosis, the broken strand uses the homolog as a template. One allele can be converted to the other sequence non-reciprocally.

Concept context

Mitosis and meiosis: how cells divide for growth, repair, and reproduction.

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