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What is the role of meiosis in organisms?

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What is the role of meiosis in organisms?.

  1. A.To produce body cells
  2. B.To produce gametes
  3. C.To repair damaged cells
  4. D.To produce identical cells

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Meiosis and Gamete Formation

Meiosis produces gametes, which are reproductive cells such as sperm and eggs. These cells have half the number of chromosomes compared to normal body cells.

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    Identify the role of meiosis in creating gametes.

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