Sexual reproduction increases genetic variability through
a. the exchange of genetic information between male and female gametes during meiosis I.
b. the random separation of homologous chromosomes.
c. the union of male and female gametes.
d. crossing over, independent assortment, and random fertilization.
e. random assortment of male and female chromosomes.
Ans: d. crossing over, independent assortment, and random fertilization.
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