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What is the outcome of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the outcome of crossing over during meiosis?
- Exchange of genetic material between sister chromatids
- Random alignment of homologous chromosome pairs
- Formation of new combinations of alleles on chromatids (correct)
- Separation of homologous chromosomes
How does independent assortment contribute to genetic diversity?
How does independent assortment contribute to genetic diversity?
- Chromatids separate during anaphase I
- Random alignment of homologous chromosome pairs creates different combinations of alleles in gametes (correct)
- Homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material
- Chromosomes align in a non-random manner
During meiosis, what happens at the chiasma?
During meiosis, what happens at the chiasma?
- Chromosomes condense
- Crossing over does not occur
- Homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material (correct)
- Sister chromatids separate
What occurs during metaphase I of meiosis?
What occurs during metaphase I of meiosis?
Why is crossing over important for genetic diversity?
Why is crossing over important for genetic diversity?
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Crossing over outcome
Crossing over outcome
Creates new combinations of alleles on chromatids during meiosis
Independent assortment's effect
Independent assortment's effect
Produces different allele combinations in gametes due to random chromosome alignment
Meiosis chiasma function
Meiosis chiasma function
Site of homologous chromosome exchange during meiosis.
Metaphase I event
Metaphase I event
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Crossing over's significance
Crossing over's significance
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