Which of the following is not a function of meiosis? A) cause an organism to grow B) create genetic variability C) reduce the chromosome number in gametes D) produce gametes E) produce offspring that are genetically different from the parent
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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half and produces four gamete cells. This process is required to produce egg and sperm cells for sexual reproduction. However, it does not directly cause an organism to Show more…
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