Recombination Index

The recombination index is an indicator of the potential ability of an organism to recombine chromosomes during the process of meiosis, expressed by the average number of chiasmata per nucleus.

Chromosome recombination occurs during prophase I of meiosis and leads to the exchange of regions between homologous chromosomes. This process increases the genetic diversity of germ cells and offspring.

Chiasmata are places where chromosomes cross over and where recombination occurs. The more chiasmata are formed during the process of meiosis, the higher the recombination index and the potential for offspring diversity.

The recombination index depends on the type of organism, gender, age and other factors. Its value is used in genetics to assess recombination activity during the selection of plants and animals.

The recombination index is one of the most significant indicators in genetics. This parameter assesses the potential ability of an organism for recombination variability, which plays an important role in the development and evolution of living organisms.

The recombination index is expressed by the average number of chromatids between nuclei formed as a result of the union of parental nuclei after meiosis (in humans - in the form of bi