Predict What Would Happen If Crossing Over Between Homologous Chromosomes

question 146

Multiple Choice

Predict what would happen if crossing over between homologous chromosomes occurred as part of mitosis.

• A)Daughter cells would not be genetically identical.
• B)Daughter cells could contain two copies of the same allele.
• C)There would be no effect because sister chromatids separate in anaphase.
• D)Daughter cells would not be genetically identical, and they could contain two copies of the same allele.

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