_____ increases genetic variability and accounts for genetic uniqueness.
A) Mitosis
B) Meiosis
C) Sexual selection
D) Fertilization

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Meiosis is the process by which the diploid cells divide to form haploid germ cells (sperm and eggs) with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. During this process, genetic material is swapped (crossing-over) between homologous chromosomes, and the chromosomes line up independently during cell division. These two steps of meiosis increase genetic variability and account for genetic uniqueness.

_____ Increases Genetic Variability and Accounts for Genetic Uniqueness