Which Mechanism(s) Increase(s) Genetic Diversity

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism(s) increase(s) genetic diversity?

• A) crossing-over between chromosomes during meiosis only
• B) independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis only
• C) random DNA mutations only
• D) crossing-over between chromosomes and independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis only
• E) crossing-over between chromosomes, independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis, and random DNA mutations

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