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2) If meiosis continues in this case and produces gametes, what statement concerning their genetic variability would be MOST accurate? A) Genetic variability would increase because of insertion. B) Genetic variability would increase because of crossing over. C) Genetic variability would decrease because of translocation. D) There would be no change in the genetic variability in this case.

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User Zemil
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Answer:

B. genetic variability would increase because of crossing over.

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User ZiglioUK
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Answer:

If meiosis continues in this case and produces gametes, Genetic variability would decrease because of crossing over is the most concerning statement which would increase because of insertion.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The option here defines the best case because in the case the cell would just keep on dividing further.
  • Meiosis is the process where 'special type of cell division' which reduces the 'chromosome number by half'.
  • This process occurs in all 'sexually reproducing multi-cellular and single-cellular organisms.
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