What is the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

What is the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
  1. The production of diploid daughter cells
  2. The production of haploid daughter cells
  3. The fusion of gametes
  4. The formation of specialised diploid cells

Solution

Meiosis is responsible for the formation of specialised diploid cells that give rise to gametes through a reduction in chromosome number.

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