Question

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which event is likely to increase the genetic variation among daughter cells produced through meiosis?
a. duplicating only the maternal chromosomes of a diploid cell
b. independent assortment of chromosomes during metaphase i
c. using diploid cells instead of haploid cells for reproduction
d. no instances of crossing over between non - sister chromatids

Explanation:

Independent assortment shuffles genes, increasing genetic variation in meiosis - produced daughter cells. Duplicating only maternal chromosomes (A) limits variation. Using diploid cells (C) doesn't directly increase variation in meiosis. Lack of crossing - over (D) reduces variation.

Answer:

B. Independent assortment of chromosomes during metaphase I