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Why is meiosis important for organisms?

A. It allows for genetic variation among organisms.
B. It determines which genes are dominant and which are recessive.
C. It produces genetically identical cells.
D. It provides a means of asexual reproduction.

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The answer is A.

This is because the meiosis occurs when a sperm and egg fuse together to form a zygote. Both the male and female have different genes which makes the creates genetic variation among the organisms, as the baby has different genes.

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