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Cell Cycle and Cell Division: Significance MCQ

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SignificanceHardQuestion 9986

Question

Why is meiosis essential for sexual reproduction?

  1. A
    It prevents chromosome doubling generation after generation
    Correct
  2. B
    It raises chromosome number in every gamete
  3. C
    It replaces fertilisation
  4. D
    It eliminates all variation

Correct answer

It prevents chromosome doubling generation after generation

Explanation

By producing haploid gametes, meiosis preserves species chromosome number after fertilisation.

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