Which of the following describes the result of independent
assortment and crossing over during meiosis?

A: it creates genetic differences in sperm and egg

B: it produces higher quantities of sperm and egg

C: it produces individuals that are very similar to their parents

D: it makes fertilization go smoothly

Independent assortment and crossing over is important because it creates genetic variation between gametes. This immediately eliminates (C) and in no way does crossing over or independent assortment cause more gametes to be produced so cross out (B). Only (A) and (D) is left, while both answers makes sense, (A) is the better one.

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VTshruti VTshruti · Answer 2 · 2022-05-23T21:05:52+02:00

Meiosis takes place in the germ cells and give rise to haploid gametes. Due to the events including crossing over and independent assortment, it causes genetic differences in sperm and egg, i.e., option A.

What is crossing over?

Chromosomal crossover also referred as crossing over, represents the exchange of genetic material during gamete formation,

It occurs between two non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes that results in recombinant chromosomes.

This creates genetic differences in the sperms and eggs.

Thus, the correct option is A.

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