The main biological significance of meiosis is to:
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Correct answer: Keep chromosome number constant across generations
Meiosis halves the chromosome number in gametes. Fertilization then restores the diploid number, maintaining chromosome constancy across generations.
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- Which stage of mitosis involves separation of sister chromatids?
- Crossing over between homologous chromosomes occurs during:
- Which of the following cells is produced directly by meiosis?
- Which regulatory protein complex controls progression through mitosis?
- Independent assortment of chromosomes occurs during:
- How many daughter cells are produced after completion of meiosis?