Independent assortment of homologous chromosomes during metaphase I contributes to genetic diversity by
- A
Forcing each pair to align identically every division, producing uniform gametes
- B
Splitting sister chromatids randomly between the two daughter cells
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Allowing each pair to align independently of other pairs, generating 2ⁿ combinations
- D
Doubling the DNA content before homologous chromosomes separate
Explanation
Each homologous pair orients randomly. With 23 pairs in humans, 2²³ ≈ 8.4 million combinations from independent assortment alone.