What is the primary function of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?

What is the primary function of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
  1. To conserve specific chromosome number
  2. To reduce chromosome number by half
  3. To increase genetic variability
  4. To preserve the chromosome number intact

Solution

Meiosis is the mechanism by which conservation of specific chromosome number of each species is achieved across generations in sexually reproducing organisms.

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