Which of the Following Statements Is False? ​

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false? ​

• A)Crossing over tends to reduce the frequency that two linked genes are inherited together.
• B)Independent assortment of homologous chromosomes during meiosis increases variation.
• C)Crossing over leads to variation.
• D)An abnormal number or structure of chromosomes may influence the course of evolution.
• E)The closer together genes are found on a chromosome, the greater the chance that crossing over will occur between them.

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