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Rekombinaatiotapahtumat, or recombination events, are fundamental biological processes that occur during meiosis, the type of cell division that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells). Specifically, these events take place during prophase I of meiosis. The primary purpose of recombination is to increase genetic diversity by shuffling the genetic material between homologous chromosomes. Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that carry the same genes, one inherited from each parent.
During recombination, homologous chromosomes pair up closely. Then, a process called crossing over occurs, where segments
The precise mechanisms involved in recombination are complex and involve a series of enzymatic steps, including
The genetic variation generated by rekombinaatiotapahtumat is crucial for evolution. It provides the raw material for