Genetic Variability in Meiosis Results from ____

question 80

Multiple Choice

Genetic variability in meiosis results from ____.

• A) recombination of homologous chromosomes only
• B) independent assortment of chromosomes only
• C) random joining of male and female gametes only
• D) recombination between sister chromatids and homologous chromosomes
• E) recombination of homologous chromosomes, independent assortment of chromosomes, and random joining of male and female gametes

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Metabolism

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