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How does independent assortment increase genetic variation in Meiosis?

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Independent assortment produce new combinations of alleles.

Step-by-step explanation:

In meiosis I, crossing over during prophase and independent assortment during anaphase creates sets of chromosomes with new combinations of alleles. Genetic variation is also introduced by random fertilization of the gametes produced by meiosis. It results in gametes that have unique combinations of chromosomes.

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