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Question
The exchange of genetic material takes place in :
(a) vegetative reproduction
(b) asexual reproduction
(c) sexual reproduction
(d) budding
Solution
sexual reproduction
The exchange of genetic material occurs during meiosis, that takes place in the gametes of sexually reproducing organisms.
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