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

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

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

It maintains genetic stability.

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The correct response is:

It allows for new combinations of genes.

Crossing-over and independent assortment during meiosis lead to the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes and the random distribution of chromosomes to gametes. This results in unique combinations of genes in the resulting gametes, contributing to genetic diversity and allowing for inheritable variations in the offspring.