Question

Genetic variation makes individuals within a species different. Fertilization results in each offspring having a copy of each gene from each parent so offspring resemble their parents. However, certain events result in offspring being genetically diverse from their parents. Consider the table above. It gives the results for the eye color gene. Which statement correctly describes the results of the crossing of a wild type male with a white eyed female. A) an error occurred during replication causing a brown eyed female offspring B) a mutation in the female's DNA occurred during mitosis causing a brown eyed female offspring C) environmental factors caused a mutation during meiosis creating a brown eyed female offspring D) a new genetic combination was made due to crossing over during meiosis creating a brown eyed female offspring

Answer 1

the answer of your question is the option D.