Question

58. The paradox of meiosis is
(1) Conservation of specific chromosome number
from generation to generation
(2) Produces four haploid cells after meiosis II
(3) It is a double division
(4) Does not involve DNA replication​

Answer 1

Answer:

(1) conservation of specific chromosome number from generation to generation

Explanation:

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.