If in male fruit flies, crossing-over does not occur during meiosis, while in females crossing-over does occur 

A. there is less genetic variety among sperm than among eggs.
B. fewer sperm are produced than eggs.
C. males are not necessary for fertilization in fruit flies.
D. more female offspring will be produced than male offspring.


A. there is less genetic variety among sperm than among eggs.

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