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How are mutations and meiosis similar?(1 point)
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They both can only originate through the process of reproduction.
They both can only originate through the process of reproduction.
They both can pass on genetic variations that can be inherited.
They both can pass on genetic variations that can be inherited.
They both impact the phenotypes of somatic cells.
They both impact the phenotypes of somatic cells.
They both always sort genetic information in the gametes.
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They both can only originate through the process of reproduction.
They both can only originate through the process of reproduction.
They both can pass on genetic variations that can be inherited.
They both can pass on genetic variations that can be inherited.
They both impact the phenotypes of somatic cells.
They both impact the phenotypes of somatic cells.
They both always sort genetic information in the gametes.
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They both can pass on genetic variations that can be inherited.
Explanation: Mutations introduce new genetic changes and meiosis (through independent assortment and crossing over) reshuffles alleles; both can produce heritable variation in offspring.
Explanation: Mutations introduce new genetic changes and meiosis (through independent assortment and crossing over) reshuffles alleles; both can produce heritable variation in offspring.
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