What makes sexually reproduced offspring genetically different from their parents?
A) genetic recombination during meiosis
B) genetic recombination during mitosis
C) crossing over during mitosis
D) Sexual reproduction does not produce genetically different offspring.

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During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through the process of genetic recombination, resulting in genetically diverse gametes that will combine to form a genetically unique offspring.  Mitosis does not involve the exchange of genetic material and therefore does not produce genetically different offspring.

What Makes Sexually Reproduced Offspring Genetically Different from Their Parents