Question

Why does meiosis produce cells with half the chromosomes?

A. It is faster to produce gametes with fewer chromosomes.
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B. A gamete needs only half the number of chromosomes because
two gametes join together.
C. It makes the gametes easier to move around in the organism.
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D. Most of the chromosomes are not necessary to keep an organism
alive.

Answer 1

B.) A gamete needs only half the number of chromosomes because two gametes join together.

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