Yeasts are single-celled eukaryotic organisms. Yeasts undergo mitotic division when conditions are favorable. When limited nutrients are available, yeasts start dividing by the process of meiosis. What is a likely reason for the change from mitosis to meiosis during reproduction under these conditions?

The process of meiosis produces greater numbers of yeast cells at a faster rate as compared to mitosis.

Crossing over of genes during meiosis increases diversity and the chance of survival of the next generation.

Duplication of genes during meiosis ensures efficient functioning of the newly formed yeast cells.

The yeast cells formed by meiosis are able to adapt as well as the parent cell because they are identical.