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The distribution of genetic material occurs from generation to generation and permits great genetic diversity by frequent re-organisation of genetic complement. This occurs during

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Mitosis
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Meiosis
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Organogenesis
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Metamorphosis
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Solution

The correct option is A Meiosis
Meiosis is a type of cell division that occurs mostly in reproductive cell. It transfers the genetic material from one generation to the other. The crossing over takes place in meiosis which leads to an exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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