Genetic variation among species is favored by the Law of Evolution. Change will always happen over time when sexual reproduction is used. It is inherent in the process of meiosis. This variation allows for a population's members to have differing degrees of reproductive success. Which of the following is NOT a part of creating genetic variation in the process of sexual reproduction?

A
homologous chromosomes

B
crossing over

C
independent assortment

D
random mating

A

homologous chromosomes