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The paradox of meiosis is

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conservation of specific chromosome number from generation to generation
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Produces four haploid cells after meiosis II
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It is a double division
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Does not involve DNA replication
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The correct option is D conservation of specific chromosome number from generation to generation
The paradox of meiosis is referred to as conservation of specific chromosome number from generation to generation. It is important for a sexually reproducing organism to produce haploid gametes that take part in fertilization. Each of the haploid gametes contains half the chromosomes of the parent cells which are diploid. A haploid gamete of a female fertilizes with the haploid gamete of a male and results into a diploid zygote. Thus, meiosis is necessary for restoring the chromosome number of the parent cell, and to avoid chromosomal error in each generation.

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