The independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis leads to genetic variation in offspring. The zygote, formed from an egg and sperm, represents this variation by combining different alleles from both parents. Although chiasma relates to crossover, the zygote model illustrates genetic diversity best. ;
The independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis creates genetic variation in offspring, which is best represented by the formation of a zygote from an egg and sperm. This process combines genetic traits from both parents, resulting in unique genetic combinations. Although chiasma relates to crossover events, the zygote model more directly illustrates independent assortment.
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