Question

Describe at least two events during meiosis that increase the genetic diversity of the daughter cells produced.

Answer 1

1. the homologous pairs line up during Metaphase I, there is a 50:50 chance of which one of each pair will go to each of the poles of the cell
2. crossingover

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Answer 2

Homologous chromosomes will swap genetic material in a process known as crossing over (abbreviated as XO)

Crossing over serves to increase genetic diversity by creating four unique chromatids
Genetic material from the homologous chromosomes is randomly swapped
This creates four unique chromatids
Since each chromatid is unique, the overall genetic diversity of the gametes is greatly increased
Also independent assortment