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The more chromosomes an organism has, the more genetic variability it gets from ______. - Biology (Theory)

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The more chromosomes an organism has, the more genetic variability it gets from ______.

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The more chromosomes an organism has, the more genetic variability it gets from independent assortment.

Explanation:

During meiosis, chromosomes are assorted independently into gametes. The greater the number of chromosomes, the more possible combinations of chromosomes can be formed, increasing genetic variability in offspring. Independent assortment shuffles genes located on different chromosomes, thereby enhancing diversity in the gene pool of a population.

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Chapter 5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation - Test Your Progress [Page 202]

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