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Chromosomes often exchange segments of DNA during meiosis. How might this increase the survival of a species?

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Because of recombination and independent assortment in meiosis, each gamete contains a different set of DNA. This produces a unique combination of genes in the resulting zygote. Recombination or crossing over occurs during prophase

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