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What mechanisms contribute to genetic variation in meiosis?
Options
A Spindle formation and cytokinesis
B DNA replication errors
C Independent assortment of chromosomes and crossing over
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D Equal segregation of chromatids
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Independent assortment during Metaphase I and crossing over during Prophase I are the two primary meiotic processes that generate genetic variation in gametes.

Hint

These are two distinct, non-mutually exclusive processes that shuffle genetic information.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 648 of 2556
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