Question

Why should gametes be produced by meiosis during sexual reproduction?

[Review question: Pg. No: 224]

Answer 1

1. Meiosis is important as it produces gametes i.e., male or female germ cells. During meiosis, a germ cell or gamete divides to make four new sex cells.
2. As a result of fertilization two gamates join together to form an egg or zygote. Therefore only if gametes are produced, fertilization can take place.