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The purpose of "crossing over" is A. to add genetic diversity B to pull the chromosomes away from each other C to make identical copies of the parent cell D to help dissolve the nuclear membrane
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The purpose of "crossing over" is

A. to add genetic diversity
B to pull the chromosomes away from each other
C to make identical copies of the parent cell
D to help dissolve the nuclear membrane

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Crossing over is a process that happens between homologous chromosomes in order to increase genetic diversity. During crossing over, part of one chromosome is exchanged with another. The result is a hybrid chromosome with a unique pattern of genetic material.
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