Four of the following five events shuffles existing alleles into different combinations in sexually reproducing organisms. Which one is the exception?
A) changes in chromosome number
B) mutation
C) independent assortment of chromosomes
D) crossing over
E) fertilization

Question

Four of the following five events shuffles existing alleles into different combinations in sexually reproducing organisms. Which one is the exception?
A) ​changes in chromosome number
B) ​mutation
C) ​independent assortment of chromosomes
D) ​crossing over
E) ​fertilization

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mutation introduces new alleles rather than shuffling existing ones. The other processes shuffle existing alleles into new combinations.

Four of the Following Five Events Shuffles Existing Alleles into Different