Question

Meiosis results in

• A. Production of gametes
• B. Reduction in the number of chromosomes
• C. Introduction of variation
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half and produces four gamete cells. During prophase of meiosis I, the homologous pairs of chromosomes cross over with each other and often exchange chromosome segments. This results in genetic diversity, as it allows genes from both the parents to recombine and make new combinations, that may be different from either parent.