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प्रश्न
During reproduction, the chromosome number (2n) reduces to half (n) in the gametes and again the original number (2n) is restored in the offspring. What are the processes through which these events take place?
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उत्तर
During gametogenesis, the chromosomal number is reduced by half and then regained through fertilisation.
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Match List - I with List - IІ.
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