Evaluate this statement: crossing over is the only mechanism that creates genetic variation by creating hybrid chromosomes with new combinations of alleles.

A. False, random fertilization also creates genetic variation by creating hybrid chromosomes
B. True, independent assortment and random fertilization create genetic variation by shuffling chromosomes instead
C. False, independent assortment and random fertilization also create genetic variation by creating hybrid chromosomes
D. False, independent assortment also creates genetic variation by creating hybrid chromosomes


Answer: B

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