Biology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of cell division increases genetic diversity?

Mitosis
Binary fission
Meiosis
Conjugation

The correct answer is: Meiosis

Meiosis is the type of cell division that increases genetic diversity. In contrast, Mitosis and Binary fission are forms of asexual reproduction in which the genetic information is replicated and divided equally, leading to offspring that are genetically identical to the parent cell. Conjugation, on the other hand, is a form of genetic exchange between two bacteria, but it does not result in the production of offspring. Meiosis, on the other hand, reduces the number of chromosomes in half, leading to the production of genetically diverse gametes that when combined with another gamete, result in genetically diverse offspring.