Genetic Variation Quiz

What is one of the benefits of sexual reproduction?

• It creates identical individuals

• It increases genetic variation

• It decreases the chances of survival

• It reduces genetic diversity

What is the result of independent assortment of chromosome pairs?

• No change in genetic variation

• Creation of identical gametes

• Mixing and matching of chromosomes in gametes

• Decrease in genetic diversity

What is the purpose of crossing over during meiosis?

• To prevent the formation of gametes

• To decrease genetic variation

• To increase genetic diversity

• To create identical chromosomes

What does random fertilization contribute to genetic variation?

• It has no impact on genetic diversity

• It increases genetic variation

• It reduces genetic diversity

• It creates identical combinations of genes

What is the term for genes on the same chromosome that are linked together?

• Unlinked genes

• Linked genes

• Random genes

• Independent genes

Which process allows for the mixing and matching of which chromosomes go into a gamete?

• Random fertilization

• Genetic linkage

• Crossing over

• Independent assortment

What is the result of crossing over during meiosis?

• Decrease in genetic diversity

• Creation of identical chromosomes

• Mixing and matching of genes on chromosomes

• No change in genetic variation

What is the purpose of independent assortment of chromosome pairs?

• To mix and match which chromosomes go into a gamete

• To prevent the formation of gametes

• To create identical gametes

• To decrease genetic variation

What is the term for the process of pairing together with another unique gamete to create a new individual?

• Random assortment

• Random pairing

• Random combination

• Random fusion

What is the main benefit of random fertilization in genetic variation?

• It reduces genetic diversity

• It creates identical combinations of genes

• It increases genetic variation

• It has no impact on genetic diversity