What is the role of meiosis in creating variations in the offspring of this cross?

a
Meiosis allows alleles to separate, decreasing the variety of colors of the offspring.
b
Meiosis allows alleles to separate, increasing the variety of colors of the offspring.
c
Meiosis allows alleles to stay together, increasing the variety of colors of the offspring.
d
Meiosis allows alleles to stay together, decreasing the variety of colors of the offspring.

b

Meiosis allows alleles to separate, increasing the variety of colors of the offspring.