How are new combinations of alleles generated in a zygote?

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How are new combinations of alleles generated in a zygote?

2006-10-17 10:16:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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A zygote is the product of fertilization in any type of sexual reproduction. So, if we assume that the two parents are not genetically identical to each other, then their gametes will not be identical. So any fertilization event will produce a zygote with a new combination of alleles.

2006-10-17 10:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes

2006-10-17 10:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jojo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋