9. What are the primary differences between site-specific recombination and general recombination? Give an example of the biological context in which you might expect to find each of these. (One example for each is sufficient.)

9. What are the primary differences between site-specific recombination and general recombination? Give an example of the biological context in which you might expect to find each of these. (One example for each is sufficient.)

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9. What are the primary differences between site-specific recombination and general
recombination? Give an example of the biological context in which you might expect
to find each of these. (One example for each is sufficient.)

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Recombination is the process of reshuffling genetic material to create new combinations of genes leading to genetic diversity.

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