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

O It results in identical daughter cells.

It allows for new combinations of genes.

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

It maintains genetic stability.

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It allows for new combinations of genes.

Crossing-over exchanges DNA between homologous chromosomes and independent assortment randomly segregates maternal and paternal chromosomes, producing genetically unique gametes.