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If the DNA is linearized, what is the effect on the recombination frequency?

(a) The recombination frequency decreases

(b) The recombination frequency increases

(c) The recombination may increase or decrease depending on the amount of DNA

(d) There is no effect on the recombination frequency

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Correct option is (b) The recombination frequency increases

Explanation: If the DNA is linearixed, the recombination frequency increases. It is so because eit makes the DNA more recombinogenic.

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