SSC MTS EXAM

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BIOLOGY

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T/F:Crossing over increases genetic variation through recombination, leading to more variety in gametes (sex cells).
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Crossing over refers to a phenomenon that takes place during prophase I. When homologous chromosomes come together to form tetrads, the arms of the chromatids can swap at random, creating many more possibilities for genetic variation of the gametes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crossing over is the exchange of genes between two chromosomes, resulting in non-identical chromatids that comprise the genetic material of gametes (sperm and eggs). This process results in the millions of sperm or eggs that are produced by an organism, each being different from one another.

Detailed explanation-3: -This mixing is called recombination, and it results from crossover events, where pairs of chromosomes swap genetic material. Evolutionary biologists have long known that recombination seems to increase genetic diversity.

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