What happens during meiosis?(1 point)

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Chromosome pairs separate to form new sex cells, increasing genetic variation.
Chromosome pairs separate to form new sex cells, increasing genetic variation.

Each sex cell copies itself to form four new sex cells that are all identical.
Each sex cell copies itself to form four new sex cells that are all identical.

Each sex cell loses half of its chromosomes, decreasing genetic variation.
Each sex cell loses half of its chromosomes, decreasing genetic variation.

Chromosome pairs remain together when new sex cells are formed, maintaining the same level of genetic variation.

Answer 1

Chromosome pairs separate to form new sex cells, increasing genetic variation.