Crossing over of chromosomes results in new combinations in the daughter cells.

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The correct option is A True
During the initial phase of meiosis, chromosomes pair and exchange their parts. This process is called crossing over of chromosomes. This results in new combinations in the daughter cells.

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Column I	Column II
i) Mitosis	a. Two Diploid daughter cells are formed.
ii) Meiosis	b. Four Haploid daughter cells are formed.
	c. The number of chromosomes remains the same.
	d. Bivalents are formed and crossing over is seen.
	e. Division process occurs twice.
	f. Division process occurs only once.

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