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“Stability of DNA in a species is ensured during sexual reproduction.” Justify the statement.
“Stability of DNA in a species is ensured during sexual reproduction.” Justify the statement.
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During sexual reproduction, DNA stability is ensured because:
• Gametes are formed by meiosis, which reduces the chromosome number to half,ensuring that the offspring receives a stable DNA set when gametes fuse.
• Crossing over and recombination during meiosis maintain genetic variation without altering the basic DNA structure.
These processes preserve the genetic information and ensure the stability of DNA across generations.
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