alleryBesides conserving chromosome number, meiosis increases what across generations?
AAverage cell size
BChromosome number
CGenetic variability
DDNA content per gamete
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Genetic variability
Crossing over and independent assortment in meiosis raise genetic variability, which fuels evolution.
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