Question
Which example would likely result in new combinations of DNA in an individual's offspring?(1 point)
Responses
UV radiation causing a mutation in a skin cell resulting in melanoma.
UV radiation causing a mutation in a skin cell resulting in melanoma.
Homologous chromosomes failing to separate during meiosis.
Homologous chromosomes failing to separate during meiosis.
A spontaneous mutation to the DNA in a lung cell during mitosis.
A spontaneous mutation to the DNA in a lung cell during mitosis.
Sister chromatids crossing over during mitosis in a heart cell.
Responses
UV radiation causing a mutation in a skin cell resulting in melanoma.
UV radiation causing a mutation in a skin cell resulting in melanoma.
Homologous chromosomes failing to separate during meiosis.
Homologous chromosomes failing to separate during meiosis.
A spontaneous mutation to the DNA in a lung cell during mitosis.
A spontaneous mutation to the DNA in a lung cell during mitosis.
Sister chromatids crossing over during mitosis in a heart cell.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The response that would likely result in new combinations of DNA in an individual's offspring is:
**Homologous chromosomes failing to separate during meiosis.**
This process is known as nondisjunction, which can lead to gametes with an incorrect number of chromosomes. If such a gamete participates in fertilization, it can result in offspring with unusual genetic combinations, potentially leading to genetic disorders or different phenotypes.
**Homologous chromosomes failing to separate during meiosis.**
This process is known as nondisjunction, which can lead to gametes with an incorrect number of chromosomes. If such a gamete participates in fertilization, it can result in offspring with unusual genetic combinations, potentially leading to genetic disorders or different phenotypes.