What is the basic function of meiosis, and why is it necessary?
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The purpose of meiosis is to create gametes by increasing the number of chromosomes. It does this by function of reducing the normal diploid cells (2 copies of each chromosome per cell) to haploid cells, called gametes (1 copy of each chromosome per cell). In humans, these special haploid cells resulting from meiosis are eggs (female) or sperm (male). Purpose of meiosis:sexual reproductiongenetic variation (adaptability)chromosome update and repair
Meiosis is cell division. It is when the diploid cell divides to create gametes. There is an independent assortment of chromosomes in meiosis, through that each daughter cell gets maternally or paternally derived homolog.
Meiosis is a cell division process that produces haploid gametes, essential for sexual reproduction by reducing the chromosome number from diploid to haploid. It includes two rounds of division, leading to four genetically unique haploid cells and promotes genetic variation through mechanisms like crossing over. This process is crucial for maintaining stable chromosome numbers across generations when gametes fuse during fertilization.
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