Crossing over is one of the most important events in meiosis because ____.
A) it produces new combinations of alleles on chromosomes
B) homologous chromosomes must be separated into different daughter cells
C) the number of chromosomes allotted to each daughter cell must be halved
D) homologous chromatids must be separated into different daughter cells
E) it decreases genetic diversity
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Q7: The main evolutionary advantage of sexual over
Q8: The stage of meiosis that makes descendant
Q9: Which statement correctly describes chromosome segregation during
Q10: Compare mitosis and meiosis. Which statement is
Q11: Meiosis is necessary for _.
A)asexual reproduction of
Q13: The process of crossing over _.
A)generally results
Q14: Chromosomal DNA is duplicated in _.
A)prophase I
B)metaphase
Q15: In asexual reproduction, new combinations of genes
Q16: Homologous chromosomes may differ from each other
Q17: Which cell type contains only one set
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