The diagram shows a cross between two pink flowers.
What is the role of meiosis in creating variations in the offspring of this cross?
a
Meiosis allows alleles to separate, decreasing the variety of colors of the offspring.
b
Meiosis allows alleles to separate, increasing the variety of colors of the offspring.
c
Meiosis allows alleles to stay together, increasing the variety of colors of the offspring.
d
Meiosis allows alleles to stay together, decreasing the variety of colors of the offspring.
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b. Meiosis allows alleles to separate, increasing the variety of colors of the offspring.
Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells) with half the number of chromosomes. During meiosis, the alleles for different traits are separated, which leads to genetic variation in the offspring when these gametes combine during fertilization. This variation can result in a range of phenotypes, including different flower colors.
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