Assuming the value of linkage disequilibrium (D) is positive, recombination will generate
A) more repulsion pairs.
B) more coupling pairs.
C) no change, since recombination does not change expected haplotype frequencies.
D) an increase in the value of D.

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When the value of linkage disequilibrium (D) is positive, recombination tends to break down the association between alleles, leading to more coupling pairs. This is because recombination reduces the non-random association between alleles at different loci, thereby decreasing D and increasing the generation of coupling pairs as opposed to repulsion pairs.

Assuming the Value of Linkage Disequilibrium (D) Is Positive, Recombination