Discuss the genetic variability introduced by crossing-over and independent assortment. How is this important in sexually reproducing populations? Would these be important in a single-celled organism that reproduces asexually by mitosis?

Discuss the genetic variability introduced by crossing-over and independent assortment. How is this important in sexually reproducing populations? Would these be important in a single-celled organism that reproduces asexually by mitosis?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter12: Mendel, Genes, And Inheritance

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