Crossing-over and independent assortment can occur during meiosis. How does this support the claim that meiosis results in inheritable genetic variations?(1 point)

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It maintains genetic stability.
It maintains genetic stability.

It allows for new combinations of genes.
It allows for new combinations of genes.

It results in identical daughter cells.
It results in identical daughter cells.

It produces cells that have genetic combinations that aren’t passed on.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It allows for new combinations of genes.

Crossing-over and independent assortment during meiosis increase genetic diversity by creating new combinations of alleles, which can be passed on to the next generation, thereby supporting inheritable genetic variation.