Crossing Over Is One of the Most Important Events in Meiosis

question 52

Multiple Choice

Crossing over is one of the most important events in meiosis because

• A) it produces new arrays 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 is the mechanism through which twins are produced.

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