Question

gametes formed through meiosis are genetically unique. this is because of crossing over and independent assortment.
complete the sentence: the genetic makeup of each gamete is ______ due to independent assortment during meiosis.

Explanation:

Independent assortment in meiosis randomly arranges homologous chromosome pairs, so each gamete gets a unique combination of maternal and paternal chromosomes, making their genetic makeup distinct.

Answer:

genetically unique (or genetically distinct)