Which of the following statements are correct regarding the importance of meiosis?
$(i)$ It increases the genetic variability in the population of organisms from one generation to the next.
$(ii)$ It decreases genetic variability.
$(iii)$ It occurs in all cells of our body.
$(iv)$ It is an important process for evolution.

  • A
    $(i), (ii)$
  • B
    $(ii), (iii)$
  • C
    $(i), (iv)$
  • D
    $(iii), (iv)$

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