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Which statement correctly explains how recombination increases genetic variation

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Answer: Local recombination rate is expected to affect baseline diversity (grey dotted line). ... This mixing is called recombination, and it results from crossover events, where pairs of chromosomes swap genetic material. Evolutionary biologists have long known that recombination seems to increase genetic diversity.

Explanation: Natural selection attributes to increased genetic variation.

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