The smallest unit of genetic material undergoes recombination is
A. Muton
B. Cistron
C. Recon
D. Plasmon
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The smallest unit of genetic material that undergoes recombination is Recon.Recon is a term coined by Seymour Benzer for the smallest recombinable unit within a cistron.
A region of a gene within which there can be no crossing-over; is now known to be a single nucleotide pair.

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