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What is the purpose of meiosis?
BiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionNEET
Options:
  • A To increase the chromosome number by half
  • B To reduce the chromosome number by half
  • C To maintain the chromosome number in the parent cell
  • D To increase the chromosome number in the daughter cell
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The correct answer is: To reduce the chromosome number by half
Meiosis is called the reduction division since it reduces the chromosome number by half while making the gametes. The purpose of meiosis is to form haploid cells, which are involved in sexual reproduction, from diploid cells.

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