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 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.

Crossing-over and independent assortment during meiosis result in the mixing of parental alleles, leading to genetic variation in the gametes produced. This variation is crucial for evolution and contributes to the diversity of traits in offspring, making it inheritable.