Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 75

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) Abnormal number or structure of chromosomes may influence the course of evolution.
• E) The closer together genes are found on a chromosome, the greater is a chance that crossing over will occur between them.

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Definitions:

Middle Term

In syllogistic logic, it is the term that appears in both premises of a categorical syllogism but not in the conclusion, serving as a bridge between the major and minor terms.

Premises

Statements or reasons offered in support of a conclusion in an argument, serving as the foundation for the logical structure.

Major Term

In a syllogism, the predicate of the conclusion that appears in one of the premises.

Conclusion

The final part of an argument, statement, or process that follows logically from the premises or conditions.