What happens to the diploid phase in the life cycle of sexually reproducing organisms after meiosis?

What happens to the diploid phase in the life cycle of sexually reproducing organisms after meiosis?
  1. It remains the same
  2. It increases
  3. It decreases
  4. It is restored by fertilization

Solution

Meiosis ensures the production of haploid phase in the life cycle of sexually reproducing organisms, which is then restored to diploid phase through fertilization.

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