What controls the reduction of chromosome number during sexual reproduction?

Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Synapsis

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DNA replication

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Meiosis

Meiosis or reduction division controls reduction of chromosomes during sexual reproduction by producing haploid gametes from a diploid parental cell.

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