Crossing over produces new allelic combinations pr vg pr vg pr vg pr+ vg+ pr+ vg Dr+ g Crossover between chromatids Meiosis Crossover Parental chromosomes chromosomes FIGURE 4-3 The exchange of parts by crossing over may produce gametic chromosomes whose allelic combinations cross-shaped structur nonsister chromatids ance of the chiasman differ from the parental combinations.

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Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.