Question

answer the following questions after reading this passage.production of gametes by meiosisgametes are sex cells that are produced by meiosis. unlike mitosis which results in the production of two daughter cells, four gametes are produced from a single meiotic division. the number of chromosomes present in gametes is half that of the number of chromosomes present in the organism.in organisms that reproduce sexually, two sets of chromosomes are present. one set is contributed by the mother while the other set is contributed by the father. together, the pair of chromosomes form a homologous pair.during production of gametes via meiosis, crossing over results in the exchange of genetic information between homologous chromosomes. the regions at which the two chromosomes overlap and remain in contact during crossing over is called the schismatic. as a result of crossing over, new types of recombination chromosomes are formed and passed on to gametes. the figure shows crossing over between a pair of homologous chromosomes.8select the option that helps explain how the production of gametes through meiosis contributes to genetic variation in the offspring:a the number of chromosomes increases as a result of meiosisb more cells are formed as a result of cell division by meiosisc recombinant chromosomes are produced as a result of meiosisd chromosomes are not replicated during meiosis

Explanation:

Genetic variation in offspring from meiosis comes from crossing over, which creates recombinant chromosomes with new genetic combinations. Option A is incorrect because meiosis reduces chromosome number. Option B is incorrect as meiosis produces 4 cells from 1, but this does not directly explain genetic variation. Option D is incorrect because chromosomes replicate before meiosis begins.

Answer:

C. Recombinant chromosomes are produced as a result of meiosis