When cells divide during meiosis, homologous chromosomes separate independently of each other and are randomly distributed to the gametes. How does this process lead to genetic variability? *

During meiosis, gametes receive a full set of chromosomes, and the offspring resulting from fertilization have two full sets of chromosomes, and therefore, a larger number of gene combinations.

During meiosis, gametes receive different combinations of genes, and the offspring
resulting from fertilization have a unique set of chromosomes.

During meiosis, gametes receive the same genes, and the combination of gametes at
fertiliztion give offspring characteristics of both parents.