Q. Significance of meiosis lies in
A) Reduction of chromosome number to one half
B) Maintaining consistency of chromosome number during sexual reproduction
C) Production of genetic variability
D) All of the above
Explanation
Meiosis is a reductional division, during which the chromosome number is reduced to half. It takes place in sex cells only. Crossing over during meiosis is responsible for producing genetic variability.
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