Question

question 10 of 10
which sentence describes a process that produces genetic diversity in a species of plants?
a. independent assortment maintains the same genes on a chromosome.
b. crossing over after conjugation changes the genes in the parent cell.
c. gametes produced by meiosis combine during fertilization.
d. lateral gene transfer moves dna into a zygote during fertilization.

Explanation:

Meiosis creates genetically diverse gametes. Fertilization combines these gametes, increasing genetic diversity. Option A is incorrect as independent assortment shuffles genes. Option B is wrong as conjugation is in bacteria (not plants). Option D is incorrect as lateral gene transfer isn't common in plant fertilization.

Answer:

C. Gametes produced by meiosis combine during fertilization.