1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
wel
2 years ago
14

Genetic diversity is ultimately/mainly the result of _______________

Biology
1 answer:
RUDIKE [14]2 years ago
7 0

Answer:

A. meiosis.

Explanation:

Meiosis is one of the two major types of cell divisions in living organisms. Meiosis is the process by which four daughter cells that are genetically different from the parent cell are produced. Meiotic process is carried out solely during sexual reproduction to yield gametes or sex cells.

The gametes have their chromosomal number reduced by half during the process. However, one immense importance of meiosis is that it PROMOTES GENETIC DIVERSITY. A process called crossing over, which is the exchange of chromosomal segment between non sister chromatids, makes this possible.

You might be interested in
Where does the male human body store sperm until it reaches full maturity?
statuscvo [17]
Once the sperm cells are formed, the are stored in the epididymis, where they are temporarily stored while they mature.

Hope this helps :)
6 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Suppose a group of researchers analyzed a new species of flowering plant. in this species, flower color is determined by two gen
lakkis [162]
Incomplete dominance produces a new heterozygous phenotype such as the purple color in this example
4 0
3 years ago
Which instrument is related to the modern trombone?
Darina [25.2K]
The sackbut is the instrument related to the modern trombone.
5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Compost helps preserve the health of soil because it _______?
STALIN [3.7K]
Because its decayed organisms. So all the nutrients from that decayed organism goes into the soil and makes it rich with nutrients. 
8 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What is homeostasis?
Vlada [557]
C - the ability of the body to keep a constant internal state

• Homeostasis is something like hunger, where your body will let you know that you are hungry so that you will eat, and keep your body stable

hope that helps! :)
6 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Parasympathetic and sympathetic refer to the two branches of the
    8·1 answer
  • Which enzyme would most likely function in the stomach ?
    14·2 answers
  • Which phase of mitosis is characterized by each pair of sister chromatids moving to opposite sides of the cell?
    11·1 answer
  • eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells have some parts in common. which of the following pairs of parts would you find in both t
    12·1 answer
  • I need help with the stuff in the pictures ;-;
    6·2 answers
  • Which of the following statements about the Earth’s water is not true?
    12·2 answers
  • What are the tool used to look at the basic structure
    5·1 answer
  • If Sedimentary Layer A occurs above Sedimentary Layer C and Sedimentary Layer B is below Sedimentary Layer C, which of the follo
    5·1 answer
  • How might the commercial fishing industry be affected?
    13·1 answer
  • How does the amount of water vapor in a region correlate to the amount of rain
    6·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!