Question #6425063Single Choice

Biology

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Which of the following best distinguishes crossing over from independent assortment as a source of genetic diversity?

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Crossing over occurs in all organisms, while independent assortment only occurs in animals.

Crossing over involves exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, while independent assortment involves the random orientation of chromosomes.

Independent assortment requires meiosis, while crossing over does not.

Independent assortment leads to genetic mutations, while crossing over prevents them.

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