eiosis is cell division that creates gametes in sexually reproducing organisms. Chromosomes are randomly assorted and are distributed independently into four gametes. Which of the following BEST describes the genetic material in the four gametes?

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Each gamete created during meiosis has a unique genetic makeup
The genetic material in each gamete is exactly the same
Gametes contain double the amount of chromosomes as the parent cell
The chromosome number of the gametes is equal to that of the parent cell

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The correct answer is:

Each gamete created during meiosis has a unique genetic makeup.

During meiosis, the processes of crossing over and independent assortment occur, which leads to genetic variation among the gametes produced. Each gamete ends up with a different combination of alleles, resulting in unique genetic material.