The Event Called "Crossing Over" in Meiosis Results in

question 45

Multiple Choice

The event called "crossing over" in meiosis results in

• A)greater genetic variety in sex cells and thus in embryos.
• B)less genetic variety in sex cells.
• C)greater vitality of sex cells making them more active.
• D)a change in the gender (sex)of the embryo.
• E)irreversible mutations.

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Definitions:

Materialism

a philosophical position that holds physical matter as the only or fundamental reality and discounts any independent existence of mental states or consciousness.

Idealism

A philosophy that emphasizes the primacy of ideas and ideals in interpreting experience and guiding actions, often contrasted with materialism.

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