The diagram shows a cross between two pink flowers.

Question

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.
Question 25

Answer 1

b. Meiosis allows alleles to separate, increasing the variety of colors of the offspring.