Significance of meiosis lies in

reduction of chromosome number to one half

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maintaining consistency of chromosome number during sexual reproduction

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production of genetic variability

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct options are
A reduction of chromosome number to one half
B maintaining consistency of chromosome number during sexual reproduction
C production of genetic variability
Meiosis is a reductional division, during which the chromosome number is reduced to half. It takes place in sex cells only. Crossing over during meiosis is responsible for producing genetic variability.

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