Meiosis is crucial because it reduces the chromosome number in gametes by half, ensuring the correct diploid number is restored upon fertilization.
Meiosis is important because it halves the chromosome number in gametes, allowing the full chromosome number to be restored after fertilization.
| Front | Why meiosis is important?: |
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| Back | Because it halves the number of chromosomes in gametes, meaning fertilisation can restore the full number of chromosomes. |
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