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Q. Given diagram shows a pair of homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
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Maximum crossing over will occur between genes

Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Solution:

Increase in distance between two genes increases the frequency of crossing over while closeness of the genes reduces the chances of crossing over. Since $A$ and $d$ and a and $D$ are located far away, maximum crossing over would occur between them.