During Which of the Following Processes Does Exon Shuffling Occur

question 6

Multiple Choice

During which of the following processes does exon shuffling occur?

• A) splicing of DNA
• B) DNA replication
• C) meiotic recombination
• D) translation

---

Definitions:

Gamete Formation

The process of producing gametes (sperm and eggs) through meiosis, involving the halving of the number of chromosomes.

Diploid Chromosome Number

The total number of chromosomes in a diploid cell, which includes pairs of homologous chromosomes, one inherited from each parent, typical for many organisms.

Gametes

Mature haploid reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) that unite during sexual reproduction to form a new organism.

Asexual Reproduction

A form of reproduction where offspring are produced by a single organism without the involvement of gamete fusion from another organism.