Which of the following processes does not lead to an increase in recombination?
A) fertilization
B) crossing over
C) independent assortment of chromosomes
D) DNA repair

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DNA repair does not involve the exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids, which is the definition of recombination. Instead, it is the process of correcting mistakes or damage in the DNA molecule itself. The other choices (A, B, and C) involve mechanisms that can increase recombination. Fertilization is the union of gametes, each of which contains a unique combination of parental chromosomes. Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids during meiosis. Independent assortment of chromosomes is the random sorting of homologous chromosome pairs during meiosis.

Which of the Following Processes Does Not Lead to an Increase