Question
during gamete formation, homologous chromosomes cross over. which statement describes how this exchange of alleles is important during sexal reproduction?
a organisms will have fewer genetic disorders
b mutations will occur less frequently within populations
c populations will have increased gentic variation
d combinations of nucleotides will create unique amino acids
a organisms will have fewer genetic disorders
b mutations will occur less frequently within populations
c populations will have increased gentic variation
d combinations of nucleotides will create unique amino acids
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct statement that describes how the exchange of alleles through crossing over during gamete formation is important for sexual reproduction is:
**c) populations will have increased genetic variation.**
Crossing over creates new combinations of alleles, which contributes to genetic diversity in a population. This variation is crucial for the process of evolution and can enhance the adaptability of a population to changing environments.
**c) populations will have increased genetic variation.**
Crossing over creates new combinations of alleles, which contributes to genetic diversity in a population. This variation is crucial for the process of evolution and can enhance the adaptability of a population to changing environments.