Explain how the passage of genes from parents to offspring, in the form of particular alleles, ensures perpetuation of parental traits in offspring and, at the same time, genetic variation among offspring.

Biology · College · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Answer: Mitosis ensures the transmission of exact genetic material in the form of alleles to the offspring. This accounts for the perpetuation of parental traits. On the other hand, recombination of genetic information during meiosis leads to variation in the genetic content of the gametes produced.