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

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

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

It maintains genetic stability.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It allows for new combinations of genes.

Crossing-over and independent assortment during meiosis lead to the creation of gametes with different combinations of alleles, contributing to genetic variation that can be passed on to offspring.