Which of the following processes does not aid in increasing the genetic variability of offspring?
A) Independent assortment
B) Gene linkage
C) Crossing over
D) All of the above aid in increasing the genetic variation of offspring.

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Gene linkage refers to the fact that genes located close together on a chromosome tend to be inherited together. This does not increase genetic variability, as it does not create new combinations of alleles. Independent assortment and crossing over, on the other hand, create new combinations of alleles and therefore increase genetic variability.

Which of the Following Processes Does Not Aid in Increasing