Question

The most important role of meiosis

• A. Formation of gametes
• B. Bringing haplophase
• C. Bringing diplophase
• D. Completing life cycle

Answer 1

The correct option is B Bringing haplophase

• Meiosis occurs in germ cells which form gametes. Germ cells are diploid cells which undergo meiosis to form haploid cells.
• Meiosis leads to independent assortment of maternal and paternal chromosomes, hence, it helps in bringing haplophase.
• When male and female gametes fuse, a diploid zygote is formed restoring the chromosome number to that of the species.

Hence, most important role of meiosis is bringing haplophase. So, the correct answer is 'Bringing haplophase'.