Question

The chromosomal recombination is very important because it helps in ___ .

• A. creating genetic diversity.
• B. creating unique individuals.
• C. creating mutations.
• D. creating clones.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

creating genetic diversity.

B

creating unique individuals.

The combination of the genes on the genome may change due to such DNA rearrangements. In a population, this sort of genetic variation is important to allow organisms to evolve in response to a changing environment. These DNA rearrangements are caused by a class of mechanisms called genetic recombination.