Crossing-over during meiosis ____

a. holds homologous pairs of chromosomes together
b. produces chromosomes consisting of two identical sister chromatids
c. produces daughter nuclei with too much or too little genetic material
d. creates chromosomes containing both paternal and maternal genes
e. ensures that the developing zygote receives cytoplasm from one of the parents


ANSWER: d

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