Which of the following statements best describes the significance of meiosis in humans?
1) Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
2) Meiosis ensures genetic diversity by shuffling and recombining genetic material during the formation of gametes.
3) Meiosis allows for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes through crossing over.
4) Meiosis is responsible for the formation of somatic cells in the human body.
