Question

why is meiosis important for organisms?
it allows for genetic variation among organisms.
it determines which genes are dominant and which are recessive.
it produces genetically identical cells.
it provides a means of asexual reproduction.

Explanation:

Meiosis is a type of cell - division that results in four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell. During meiosis, crossing - over and independent assortment occur, which lead to genetic variation among organisms. This genetic variation is crucial for evolution and adaptation. It is not related to determining dominant and recessive genes directly, does not produce genetically identical cells (mitosis does that), and is involved in sexual, not asexual, reproduction.

Answer:

It allows for genetic variation among organisms.