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Whereas the number of chromosomes is reduced to half in first reduction division of meiosis, then what is the need for second mitotic division

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For the segregation of replicated chromosomes

B

For equal distribution of haploid chromosomes

C

For the formation of four gametes

D

For equal distribution of genes on chromosomes

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(a) The reduction of DNA content does not occur in meiosis- I . Truely haploid nuclei in terms of DNA contents as well as chromosomes number are formed in meiosis- II . When the chromatids of each chromosome are separated into different nuclei. Thus meiosis- II is necessary .
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