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Meiotic cell division is also termed as reduction division because of

A

involvement of gametes

B

doubling of chromosomes

C

elimination of chromosomes

D

number of chromosomes become halfed

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D
Meiotic cell division is also termed as reduction division because of number of chromosomes becomes halved.
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