Question

Meiosis is an essential event in the sexual life cycle of any organism.Give two reasons

Answer 1

1. due to meiosis variation is developed due to 2 different gamate contact in fertilization
2. we can maintain chromosome no same as parent

Answer 2

Gives arise to gmetes needed for sexual reproduction.
Maintains diploid number of chromosomes in each generation.
Ensures production of haploid gametes in sexual reproduction.
Produce genetic variations among progeny.