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Name:19. SC.912.L.16.16These homologous chromosomes carry different alleles of the wild type and mutant type in the fruit flyo Drosophila.Drosophila Homologous ChromosomesMostGray bodyBlack bodyRed eyesBrown eyesWild typeMutant typeStrogodnoa.A cell with the homologous chromosomes undergoes meiosis, and gametes are produced. Is it possible for achromosome of a gamete to contain the alleles for gray body and brown eyes?Yes, because chromosomes are not generally inherited as units.b. Yes, because homologous chromosomes may exchange segments by crossing over duringmeiosis.c. No, because chromosomes are always inherited as complete units.d. No, because crossing over occurs only during mitosis, not meiosis.bod was

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It is possible for a chromosome of a gamete to contain the alleles for gray body and brown eyes because homologous chromosomes may exchange segments by crossing over during meiosis. (option b)

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