The number of allele pairs that assort independently in an organism is generally much higher than the number of chromosome pairs.This phenomenon is due to
A)independent assortment.
B)segregation.
C)crossing over.
D)sex-linkage.

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Crossing over during meiosis allows for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, leading to new combinations of alleles that can assort independently, increasing genetic diversity beyond the number of chromosome pairs.

The Number of Allele Pairs That Assort Independently in an Organism