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What is the Importance of Meiosis in Creating Variations? - Biology

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What is the importance of meiosis in creating variations?

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During meiosis, the exchange of chromosomal material takes place between the non-sister chromatids forming new combinations. These new combinations give rise to variations which result in the evolution of species and even in the origin of new species.

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Chapter 1: Cell Division - Short Questions

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ICSE Biology [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Cell Division
Short Questions | Q 14

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