Question

question 4 of 20 : select the best answer for the question. 4. the rearrangement of genetic information so that offspring can inherit new genetic combinations is called a. gene editing. b. gene expression. c. recombination. d. replication. mark for review (will be highlighted on the review page)

Explanation:

• Option A: Gene editing is the deliberate modification of a gene, not about natural rearrangement for new genetic combinations in offspring.
• Option B: Gene expression is the process of using genetic information to make proteins, not related to rearranging for new combinations.
• Option C: Recombination involves the rearrangement of genetic material, leading to new genetic combinations that offspring can inherit (e.g., during meiosis).
• Option D: Replication is the process of copying DNA to produce identical genetic material, not for creating new combinations.

Answer:

C. recombination.