Question
Which results in genetic variation in body cells?(1 point)
Responses
crossing over
crossing over
mutations caused by environmental factors
mutations caused by environmental factors
errors during gamete DNA replication
errors during gamete DNA replication
meiosis
Responses
crossing over
crossing over
mutations caused by environmental factors
mutations caused by environmental factors
errors during gamete DNA replication
errors during gamete DNA replication
meiosis
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response that results in genetic variation in body cells is **mutations caused by environmental factors**.
While crossing over and meiosis are important for genetic variation in gametes (not body cells), mutations can occur in body cells and contribute to genetic diversity within an organism. Errors during gamete DNA replication also pertain to genetic variations in gametes rather than body cells.
While crossing over and meiosis are important for genetic variation in gametes (not body cells), mutations can occur in body cells and contribute to genetic diversity within an organism. Errors during gamete DNA replication also pertain to genetic variations in gametes rather than body cells.