The event called "crossing over" in meiosis results in

A. irreversible mutations.
B. a change in the gender (sex) of the embryo.
C. greater vitality of sex cells making them more active.
D. less genetic variety in sex cells.
E. greater genetic variety in sex cells and thus in embryos.


Answer: E

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