Question
Which best explains a way that new DNA combinations often arise?(1 point)
Responses
meiosis and replication errors
meiosis and replication errors
standard metabolic processes in the cell
standard metabolic processes in the cell
duplication of chromosomes during mitosis
duplication of chromosomes during mitosis
the introduction of genetic material through viral infection
Responses
meiosis and replication errors
meiosis and replication errors
standard metabolic processes in the cell
standard metabolic processes in the cell
duplication of chromosomes during mitosis
duplication of chromosomes during mitosis
the introduction of genetic material through viral infection
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best explanation for how new DNA combinations often arise is **meiosis and replication errors**.
Meiosis is the process of gamete formation, which includes recombination and independent assortment of chromosomes, leading to genetic diversity. Additionally, replication errors during DNA duplication can also introduce mutations, contributing to new combinations of DNA.
Meiosis is the process of gamete formation, which includes recombination and independent assortment of chromosomes, leading to genetic diversity. Additionally, replication errors during DNA duplication can also introduce mutations, contributing to new combinations of DNA.