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Explain the importance of syngamy and meiosis in a sexual life cycle of an organism.

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The importance of syngamy and meiosis in the sexual life cycle of an organism :
Syngamy ensures the continuity of species in a sexually reproducing organism.
Meiosis is the pathway to produce haploid gametes which are involved in sexual reproduction and responsible for fertilisation to occur.

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