The last stage of meiotic division, in which chance determines which half of each chromosome pair will go into which sperm or ovum, involves the process called:
A) mitosis
B) independent assortment
C) recombination
D) codominant configuration

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Independent assortment is the process during meiosis that results in the random segregation of homologous chromosomes, which leads to genetic diversity in the offspring. During this process, the chromosomes line up randomly at the metaphase plate, and chance determines which chromosome of a pair will end up in each gamete. This random segregation is independent of the segregation of other chromosome pairs, leading to different combinations of genetic traits in the gametes.

The Last Stage of Meiotic Division, in Which Chance Determines