A model of cell division is shown here . A student evaluates the model and makes the claim that the cell division increases genetic variation in the daughter cells . Which evidence from the model supports the student's claim ? A Chromosomes pair in step 2 . B Chromatids separate in step 5 . C Chromosomes are replicated in step 1 . D Chromosomes exchange genetic material in step 3 .
D Chromosomes exchange genetic material in step 3.
This evidence supports the student's claim that cell division increases genetic variation in the daughter cells because the exchange of genetic material during this step (known as crossing over) results in recombination of genetic information, leading to genetic variation in the offspring cells.