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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