Question

1. which process results in greater genetic diversity in offspring?

genetic linkage
recombination of dna during meiosis
crossing - over during mitosis
rearrangement of chromosomes in germ cells
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Explanation:

• Genetic linkage: Tends to keep genes together, reducing diversity.
• Recombination of DNA during meiosis: Involves crossing - over and independent assortment, creating new gene combinations.
• Crossing - over during mitosis: Mitosis is for growth and repair, not for creating diverse offspring.
• Rearrangement of chromosomes in germ cells: Less significant for genetic diversity compared to meiotic recombination.

Answer:

recombination of DNA during meiosis