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Which statement is true of meiosis?

A
Meiosis produces genetically identical gene combinations that will decrease variation in a population.

B
Meiosis produces genetically unique gene combinations that will decrease variation in a population.

C
Meiosis produces genetically unique gene combinations that will increase variation in a population.

D
Meiosis produces genetically identical gene combinations that will increase variation in a population.

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Answer: The correct answer is C

Explanation: because meiosis is the process which produces gametes where crossing over happens to increase genetic variation.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

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