Select the statement which is true regarding independent assortment.
A) Its effects are significant in meiosis and in mitosis.
B) It only occurs in meiosis II.
C) It is a significant source of genetic variation only during meiosis I.
D) It is a significant source of genetic variation that occurs in meiosis I and meiosis II.

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Independent assortment is a significant source of genetic variation that specifically occurs during meiosis I, when homologous chromosomes are randomly distributed to daughter cells, leading to a variety of possible genetic combinations.

Select the Statement Which Is True Regarding Independent Assortment