Question

What is the process of the production of non-parental phenotypes called?

(a) Linkage

(b) Recombination

(c) Mutation

(d) Replication

The question was posed to me during an online interview.

I'm obligated to ask this question of Inheritance Principles in portion Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Recombination

To elaborate: Recombination leads to combinations of genes. Hence leads to newer phenotypes. The parental phenotypes occur without recombination hence are more frequently observed in the progeny. Recombination events are rare and hence the non-parental phenotypes are rare.