Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 56

56. In meiosis, the daughter cells differ from parent cell as well as amongst themselves due to

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(a) segregation, independent assortment and crossing over

(b) segregation and crossing over

(c) independent assortment and crossing over

(d) segregation and independent assortment

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Answer : a

Hints & Solutions

(a) Due to segregation, independent assortment and crossing over at the time of meiosis, daughter cells exhibit variation.