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Cell Cycle and Cell Division: Variation MCQ

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VariationHardQuestion 9978

Question

Which process contributes more directly to new allele combinations within chromosomes?

  1. A
    Crossing over
    Correct
  2. B
    Independent assortment only
  3. C
    Cytokinesis
  4. D
    Cell plate formation

Correct answer

Crossing over

Explanation

Independent assortment shuffles chromosome combinations, while crossing over recombines segments within chromosomes.

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