Refer to the Figure Showing Crossing Over

question 66

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure showing crossing over. Which statement about the chromosomes is true?

• A) The red chromosomes are both derived from the same parent.
• B) One of the red chromosomes and one of the blue chromosomes came from the same parent.
• C) The two red chromosomes are homologous.
• D) A centromere forms where the crossing over occurs.
• E) Because these chromosomes are homologous, crossing over will not result in any genetic diversity.

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