What is the significance of meiosis in the life cycle of sexually reproducing organisms?

What is the significance of meiosis in the life cycle of sexually reproducing organisms?
  1. It ensures the production of diploid phase
  2. It ensures the production of haploid phase
  3. It ensures the production of multinucleate cells
  4. It ensures the production of gametes

Solution

Meiosis ensures the production of haploid phase in the life cycle of sexually reproducing organisms, which is necessary for the formation of gametes.

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