AP BIOLOGY

HEREDITY

MUTATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the following are effects of crossing over of homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis with the EXCEPTION of
A
increased genetic variety.
B
increased number of chromosomes in the offspring.
C
the appearance of new phenotypes in the offspring.
D
possible harmful mutations from cross-over errors.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Crossing over process occurs in germ cells in prophase I of meiosis I. In this process, non sister chromatids of homologous pair of chromosomes exchange their corresponding DNA segments with each other which leads to the generation of new combination of genes in the progenies.

Detailed explanation-2: -During prophase I, crossing over introduces genetic variation by swapping pieces of homologous chromosomes. Additional genetic variation is introduced by independent assortment, which takes into account how the homologous chromosomes line up during metaphase I.

Detailed explanation-3: -When homologous chromosomes form pairs during prophase I of meiosis I, crossing-over can occur. Crossing-over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. It results in new combinations of genes on each chromosome.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair with each other and exchange genetic material in a process called chromosomal crossover. The exchange occurs in segments over a small region of homology (similarity in sequence, ie., the same alleles).

Detailed explanation-5: -Crossing over is a cellular process that happens during meiosis when chromosomes of the same type are lined up. When two chromosomes-one from the mother and one from the father-line up, parts of the chromosome can be switched. The two chromosomes contain the same genes, but may have different forms of the genes.

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