Which of the following increases the frequency of crossing over?
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Correct answer: X-ray irradiation
External factors like X-rays, gamma radiation, and certain chemicals can increase the frequency of chromosomal breaks and subsequent crossing over, whereas age and proximity to the centromere usually decrease it.
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