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Give the terms for the following :
(b) Cell division in which chromosome number is halved.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Types of Cell Division**: There are two main types of cell division: mitosis and meiosis. Each serves different purposes in the organism. 2. **Identify the Purpose of Each Division**: - **Mitosis**: This type of division is known as equational division. It results in two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell, maintaining the same chromosome number. - **Meiosis**: This type of division is known as reductional division. It reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse daughter cells. ...
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