When an Individual Chromosome Carries DNA from Two Different Parents,it

Question

When an individual chromosome carries DNA from two different parents,it is said to be
A)fertilized.
B)a mutation.
C)a karyotype.
D)synapsed.
E)recombinant.

Accepted Answer

When an individual chromosome carries DNA from two different parents, it is referred to as recombinant. This occurs during meiosis, when homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material through crossing over. As a result, the chromosomes carried by the resulting gametes are a unique combination of genetic information from both parents.