The diagram shows a cross between two pink flowers.

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.

choose the correct answer

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