What Is the Significance of Crossing-Over, Independent Assortment, and Random

question 77

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of crossing-over, independent assortment, and random fertilization?

• A) an increase in the number of gametes produced by an individual, thereby increasing the chance that fertilization will occur
• B) an increase in the genetic diversity of gametes and zygotes
• C) an increase in the number of daughter cells produced by mitosis, thus providing a mechanism for rapidly repairing injured tissues
• D) a decrease in the genetic complexity of living systems, making it more likely that a species will survive
• E) a decrease in the amount of time it takes to produce gametes

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