Select each correct answer. More than one answer may be correct.

Question

Meiosis, which occurs during sexual reproduction, allows for a great variety of possible gene combinations. Which of the following can increase genetic variation during meiosis?

the transposition of a gene from one place in an organism's genome to another
the duplication of a gene caused by an error in chromosomal crossover
the exchange of genes during chromosomal crossover
the deletion of a gene caused by an error in chromosomal crossover

Answer 1

- the transposition of a gene from one place in an organism's genome to another
- the duplication of a gene caused by an error in chromosomal crossover
- the exchange of genes during chromosomal crossover