Question

Meiosis plays a more significant role in reproduction than mitosis in which of the following ways?
A
Increasing the variability of genetic information
B
More efficiently using energy in the cell division process
C
More rapidly reproducing and growing
D
Increasing the process of asexual reproduction

Answer 1

A

Meiosis increases genetic variability through processes unique to it (crossing-over and independent assortment), generating genetically diverse gametes. The other choices describe advantages of mitosis or are incorrect.