Problem: Which processes lead to most genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms? Select all that apply.a) random fertilization b) cytokinesis c) crossing over d) independent assortment of chromosomes in meiosis

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Random Fertilization: process by which a random sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell

Cytokinesis: division of the cytoplasm into two daughter cells

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Which processes lead to most genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms? Select all that apply.

a) random fertilization 

b) cytokinesis 

c) crossing over 

d) independent assortment of chromosomes in meiosis

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