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Of the different sources of genetic variability, which one causes the variation in the combinations of homologs from paternal and maternal linage found within a haploid cell?(A) independent assortment(B) crossing over(C) random fertilization(D) mutation

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Crossing over.

Step-by-step explanation:

Crossing over may be defined as the phenomena of exchange of the genetic material between the non- sister chromatids of the homologous chromosomes. The crossing over occurs at the pachytene stage.

The crossing over may provide a source of genetic variation as it can create variation in the homologs of paternal and maternal lineage, present within a haploid cell. This crossing over occurs during the process of synapsis.

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