The Fact That Most Monosomies and Trisomies Are Lethal to Human

question 90

Multiple Choice

The fact that most monosomies and trisomies are lethal to human embryos illustrates the

• A) importance of the orderly distribution of genetic material during meiosis.
• B) exchange of genetic information during crossing over.
• C) advantage of sexual reproduction to the survival of a population.
• D) fact that each chromosome contains a single molecule of DNA.
• E) formation of haploid gametes as a result of meiosis.

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