Of the Different Sources of Genetic Variability Which One Produces

question 112

Multiple Choice

Of the different sources of genetic variability which one produces the variation seen by the combination of any particular male gamete to any particular female gamete?

• A) independent assortment
• B) crossing over
• C) random fertilization
• D) mutation

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