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Significance of Meiosis

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Estimated time: 2 minutes
CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Significance of Meiosis

  • Formation of Gametes - Meiosis is responsible for the formation of gametes in sexually reproducing organisms.
  • Reduces Chromosome Number - Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half in gametes, preventing doubling of chromosomes in each generation.
  • Restores Chromosome Number - The original chromosome number is restored when gametes fuse during fertilisation.
  • Conserves Species-Specific Number - Meiosis ensures that each species maintains its specific chromosome number across generations.
  • Genetic Variability - Meiosis increases genetic variability in the population from one generation to the next, which is crucial for the process of evolution.

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