Question

The purpose of "crossing over" is

A. to add genetic diversity
B to pull the chromosomes away from each other
C to make identical copies of the parent cell
D to help dissolve the nuclear membrane

Answer 1

Crossing over is a process that happens between homologous chromosomes in order to increase genetic diversity. During crossing over, part of one chromosome is exchanged with another. The result is a hybrid chromosome with a unique pattern of genetic material.