Evolution has a simple genetic skeleton

Genetics can seem complex, especially theoretical evolutionary models. But the reality is that these models are ultimately grounded in a finite number of relatively simple elements. The difficulty comes from the fact that these interlocking foundational units are numerous, and can be difficult to keep track of. One doesn’t have to know that crossing-over during genetic recombination occurs during synapsis, but at the end of the day the different dimensions of genetics are complementary, as they cross-link and construct a seamless whole.

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