What Causes Unequal Crossing Over

question 69

Multiple Choice

What causes unequal crossing over?

• A)A pair of homologous chromosomes align perfectly during meiosis followed by genetic exchange.
• B)A pair of homologous chromosomes aligns imperfectly during meiosis followed by genetic exchange.
• C)Sections of the chromosome are replicated spontaneously.
• D)Pieces of chromosomes are translocated from one place to another.
• E)Chromatids on different chromosomes align imperfectly followed by genetic exchange.

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