Question
Genetic variation is key to evolution within species and increases survivability. Which of these causes an increase in genetic variation?(1 point)
Responses
Mutations
Mutations
Crossing over during meiosis
Crossing over during meiosis
Both of these
Both of these
None of these
Responses
Mutations
Mutations
Crossing over during meiosis
Crossing over during meiosis
Both of these
Both of these
None of these
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Both of these.
Both mutations and crossing over during meiosis increase genetic variation within a population. Mutations introduce new genetic material by altering DNA sequences, while crossing over allows for the exchange of genetic information between homologous chromosomes, creating new combinations of alleles.
Both mutations and crossing over during meiosis increase genetic variation within a population. Mutations introduce new genetic material by altering DNA sequences, while crossing over allows for the exchange of genetic information between homologous chromosomes, creating new combinations of alleles.