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Meiosis I is also known as _____ division.

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Meiosis is also called reduction division
It involves first doubling the chromosomes by duplication and then undergoing two successive nuclear divisions in Meiosis I (Reduction) and Meiosis II (Division).
Meiosis I reduces the number of chromosomes to half the normal number and thus its name.
This results in four nuclei, each having half the number of chromosomes of the original cell
Final answer: Meiosis I is also known as reduction division.

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Fill in the blanks:Meiosis I is also known as _____ division.

Fill in the blanks:
Meiosis I is also known as _____ division.