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Which event occurs during meiosis that increases genetic variation and contributes to the process of evolution?

A.
Cytokinesis occurs and separates the cytoplasm and its contents into daughter cells.

B.
Diploid gametes divide to form haploid daughter cells with unique genetic makeup.

C.
During interphase, homologous chromosomes are duplicated to form sister chromatids.

D.
Segments of DNA are exchanged between homologous chromosomes during crossing over.

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segments of dna are exchanged between homologous chromosomes during crossing over
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Answer:

D.

Segments of DNA are exchanged between homologous chromosomes during crossing over.

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