What is the chromosome number of the cells produced by meiosis compared with the parent cell?
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Correct answer: Half the chromosome number
Meiosis is a reduction division because it reduces the chromosome number from diploid to haploid. This is essential for maintaining the chromosome number after fertilization.
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