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Besides crossing over, which other process in meiosis helps in bringing about variation?

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Meiosis – II

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Dyad formation

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Tetrad formation

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D

Random separation of homologous chromosomes

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Solution

The correct option is D
Random separation of homologous chromosomes

This step, in addition to crossing over ensures a further mixing up of genes, thereby ensuring variation

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