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BIO 101 Cellular Reproduction and Heredity Objective Question

Question

Variation arises from two main processes: different combinations of chromosomes due to __________, and __________ over.
Options
A mutation, recombination
B reshufflement (or independent assortment), crossing
Correct Answer
C duplication, separation
D translocation, inversion
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Independent assortment randomizes chromosome distribution, and crossing over exchanges DNA between homologs.

Hint

Random sorting and genetic exchange.

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