Which Processes Associated with Meiosis Ensure Genetic Diversity in Offspring

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Essay

Which processes associated with meiosis ensure genetic diversity in offspring? Name two processes that promote variation and explain how they operate.

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Gland

Small glands located behind the thyroid gland that regulate calcium levels in the blood through the secretion of parathyroid hormone.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands involved in the body's stress response as well as in metabolism, immune response, and regulation of inflammation.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of small glands located on top of each kidney that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and steroids.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neuropeptide that plays a critical role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth.