Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 11 - The Cell Cycle and Cell Division - 11.5 - Meiosis Leads to the Formation of Gametes - 11.5 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 233: 1

Answer

Crossing over and independent assortment during meiosis acts to randomize the DNA that each daughter nuclei receives. By randomly rearranging the chromatids and chromatid fragments, the haploid gametes that are produced will be genetically inequivalent, thus improving viability after fertilization.

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Crossing over and independent assortment during meiosis acts to randomize the DNA that each daughter nuclei receives. By randomly rearranging the chromatids and chromatid fragments, the haploid gametes that are produced will be genetically inequivalent, thus improving viability after fertilization.
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