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Which one ensures maintenance of chromosome number generation after generation?

A
Mitosis
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Meiosis
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Splicing
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Metamorphosis
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Solution

The correct option is B Meiosis
Answer is "Meiosis" i.e. option B.
Meiosis maintains a constant number of chromosomes in a species that reproduces sexually by halving the number of chromosomes in the gamete cells.
While, role of mitosis is to maintain growth of organism, Splicing maintains process of protein synthesis in eukaryotes and metamorphosis is process of change in physical form or structure of organism.
Hence, answer is "Meiosis"

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