Which of the following statements about crossing over is incorrect?

A) Crossing over combines sections of the maternal and paternal chromosomes.
B) Crossing over plays a role in both sexual and asexual reproduction.
C) There are on average one to three crossover events per chromosome.
D) Crossing over increases the extent of genetic variation beyond what is possible through independent assortment alone.
E) Crossing over results in recombinant chromosomes


Ans: B) Crossing over plays a role in both sexual and asexual reproduction.

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