During meiosis, what process can sometimes "unlink" genes?

A) synapsis
B) crossing over
C) independent assortment
D) metaphase II
E) the formation of tetrads

Crossing Over

The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, leading to genetic diversity in gametes.

Independent Assortment

Alleles of unlinked genes segregate independently of each other during meiosis so that the gametes can contain all possible combinations of alleles.

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the genetic material by half, resulting in four genetically distinct daughter cells, crucial for sexual reproduction.