The gametes are produced in gonads by the process of
A
Mitosis
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B
Meiosis
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C
Both A and B
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D Meiosis Gametes are the haploid sperm and egg cells, which must combine during fertilization. The production of gamete is the first step of sexual reproduction. An important part of gamete production is meiosis. This is the process, which forms haploid cells from diploid cells. This is also known as reductional division.