Which of the Following Processes Contributes to Creating Genetic Variability

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes contributes to creating genetic variability in the offspring?

• A) crossing-over
• B) independent assortment of chromosomes
• C) pairing of homologous chromosomes
• D) having different alleles of the same gene
• E) All of the answers describe processes that contribute to genetic variability.

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Definitions:

Matched Pairs

A study design in which participants are paired based on specific characteristics, ensuring that each pair is as similar as possible except for the variable being tested.

Ordinal Data

A type of categorical data where the categories have a natural, ordered relationship.

Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

A nonparametric test that compares two unrelated samples to determine if there is a difference in their central tendency.

Sign Test

A nonparametric method utilized to identify if a median variance exists between paired data points.