Sexual reproduction increases genetic variability through
A) the exchange of genetic information between male and female gametes during meiosis I.
B) the random separation of homologous chromosomes.
C) the union of male and female gametes.
D) crossing over, independent assortment, and random fertilization.
E) random assortment of male and female chromosomes.

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Sexual reproduction increases genetic variability through the processes of crossing over during meiosis I, independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis I and II, and the random fertilization of gametes. These processes lead to the production of genetically diverse offspring through the combination of different genetic information from both parents.

Sexual Reproduction Increases Genetic Variability Through