The formation of the bivalent during meiosis
A)is required for the pairing of nonhomologous chromosomes.
B)contributes to the genetic diversity of a species.
C)ensures that the resulting haploid cells will have the same combination of homologous chromosomes as the original diploid cell.
D)aids the alignment of sister chromatids in a single row along the metaphase plate.
E)occurs during meiosis I and meiosis II.

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The formation of the bivalent contributes to the genetic diversity of a species by allowing for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during crossing over.

The Formation of the Bivalent During Meiosis