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All of the following circumstances, EXCEPT ___________ can produce new combinations of genetic traits in sperm and eggs that are different from the parents. (1 point)

errors during meiosis

errors during mitosis

crossing over during meiosis

mutations due to exposure to chemicals

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errors during mitosis

Explanation: Mitosis produces genetically identical somatic cells, so errors in mitosis generally do not create new combinations in sperm or eggs; meiosis (and mutations/crossing over) generates gametic variation.