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

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

awolflover1 · Answer

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

kayleahjb · Answer

What is crossing over I read it in the lesson yesterday but didn't really understand.

awolflover1 · Answer

Chromosomal crossover (or crossing over) is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that results in recombinant chromosomes during sexual reproduction.

kayleahjb · Answer

Thank you it wasn't explained very clearly in my lesson.

awolflover1 · Answer

Welcome :)