NEET Biology ยท Medium

Cell Cycle and Cell Division: Significance MCQ

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SignificanceMediumQuestion 9955

Question

The most important biological significance of meiosis is:

  1. A
    Formation of haploid gametes and variation
    Correct
  2. B
    Tissue repair only
  3. C
    Increase in somatic chromosome number
  4. D
    Cell plate formation

Correct answer

Formation of haploid gametes and variation

Explanation

These two outcomes make meiosis essential for sexual reproduction.