Question

What is the importance of the random segregation of chromosomes during meiosis I?

a. It creates genetic diversity because it increases the likelihood of mutations.
b. It creates genetic diversity because it produces offspring with different combinations of alleles than their parents.
c. It preserves the continuity of the species by ensuring that offspring are genetically identical to their parents.
d. It preserves the continuity of the species by selecting genes that ensure the offspring will survive longer than their parents

Answer 1

Answer: b. It creates genetic diversity because it produces offspring with different combinations of alleles than their parents.

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