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Besides recombination, what other event in meiosis increases the genetic diversity of the gametes?.

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Answer:

Crossing over.

Step-by-step explanation:

Crossing over is when the two sex cells or gametes exchange their genetic material during sexual reproduction to create 2 UNIDENTICAL daughter cells.

Unidentical daughter cells = genetic variation because they are not identical.

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