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Why should gametes be produced by meiosis during sexual reproduction?

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Meiosis is important as it produces gametes i.e, male or female germ cells. During meiosis a germ cell or gamete divides to make four new sex cells As a result of fertilization two gamates join together to form an egg or zygote. Therefore only if gamates are produced, fertilization can take place.
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  • Synapsis takes place in meiosis during

    A
    Pachytene
    B
    Pachytene
    C
    Diplotene
    D
    Zygotene

  • A few statements with regard to sexual reproduction are given below: i. Sexual reproduction does not always require two individuals ii. Sexual reproduction generally involves gametic fusion iii. Meiosis never occurs during sexual reproduction iv. External fertilization is a rule during sexual reproduction Choose the correct statements from the options below:

    A
    i and iv
    B
    i and ii
    C
    ii and iii
    D
    i and iv

  • Exchange of certain amount of nuclear material during sexual reproduction is called______________

    A
    strobilation
    B
    conjugation
    C
    pedal laceration
    D
    sporulation

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