Crossing-over and independent assortment can occur during meiosis. How does this support the claim that meiosis results in inheritable genetic variations?(1 point) Responses 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 results in identical daughter cells. It results in identical daughter cells. It maintains genetic stability. It maintains genetic stability. It allows for new combinations of genes.

Answer 1

The correct response is: It allows for new combinations of genes.

This supports the claim that meiosis results in inheritable genetic variations because crossing-over and independent assortment create different combinations of alleles in the gametes. When these gametes fuse during fertilization, the resulting offspring have genetic traits that are different from both parents, contributing to genetic diversity in the population.