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 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. It allows for new combinations of genes. It produces cells that have genetic combinations that aren’t passed on.
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The correct response is: It allows for new combinations of genes.
Crossing-over and independent assortment during meiosis lead to genetic recombination, which means that the gametes produced have different combinations of alleles. This increases genetic variation, allowing for inheritable genetic variations in the offspring.
