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What is the main purpose of meiosis?
publish date: 2026/06/16 11:19:4.601709 UTC
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Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that differs fundamentally from mitosis in its purpose and outcome.
What is the main purpose of meiosis?
Correct Answer
To produce four haploid cells (gametes) for sexual reproduction
Explanation
The main purpose of meiosis is to produce four haploid (n) cells - called gametes (sperm and egg cells) - that contain half the chromosome number of the parent cell. When two gametes fuse during fertilization, the resulting zygote restores the full diploid (2n) chromosome number.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide