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

Answer Choices:

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

( ) It results in identical daughter cells.

( ) It allows for new combinations of genes.

( ) It maintains genetic stability.

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( X ) It allows for new combinations of genes.

Explanation: Crossing-over swaps DNA between homologous chromosomes and independent assortment mixes maternal and paternal chromosomes into different gametes, producing new heritable genetic combinations.