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The accurate amount of DNA transfer takes place to offsprings when two parents contribute their DNA in sexual reproduction. What is the mechanism/process responsible for this?


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by mitosis

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by meiosis

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by cytokinesis

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by cellular metabolism

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Solution

The correct option is B

by meiosis


Meiosis is a reduction division which ensures reduction of parental DNA to half of its amount before they combine in the zygote through fertilization. This ensures maintainance of exact number of chromosomes or amount of DNA in the offspring.


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