The formation of the bivalent during meiosis

A. is required for the pairing of homologous chromosomes.
B. contributes to the genetic diversity of a species.
C. ensures that the resulting haploid cells will have the same combination of homologous chromosomes as the original diploid cell.
D. aids the alignment of sister chromatids in a single row along the metaphase plate.
E. occurs during meiosis I and meiosis II.


B. contributes to the genetic diversity of a species.

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