What two major events occur during meiosis that give the new cells genetic variation

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FVod · Answer 1 · 2021-07-10T08:12:05+0000

Genetic variation is increased by meiosis

Because of recombination and independent assortment in meiosis, each gamete contains a different set of DNA. This produces a unique combination of genes in the resulting zygote. Recombination or crossing over occurs during prophase.

What two major events occur during meiosis that give the new cells genetic variation

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