Based on the Classic Experiments of Creighton and McClintock with Maize,crossing

question 21

Multiple Choice

Based on the classic experiments of Creighton and McClintock with maize,crossing over involves a physical exchange between chromatids.What particular chromosomal characteristic allowed their experiments to succeed?

• A) colored bands along the lengths of a chromosome
• B) an extra chromosome
• C) a missing chromosome
• D) three chromosomes with identical structure
• E) a chromosome with a unique cytological marker

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