Question

The four daughter cells derived from a single meiosis differ from each other due to

• A. Difference in chromosome number
• B. Crossing over only
• C. Independent assortment of chromosomes only
• D. Crossing over as well as independent assortment of chromosomes

Answer 1

The correct option is D Crossing over as well as independent assortment of chromosomes

Four haploid daughter cells which are formed as a result of meiosis will differ from each other. It happens because of crossing over where the characters undergo recombination. Independent assortment of characters into gametes during sexual reproduction also plays the significant role in producing genetic variation.