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Explain why meiosis and gametogenesis are always interlinked?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Meiosis**: - Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half. It is also referred to as reduction division. This process is crucial for sexual reproduction as it ensures that gametes (sperm and egg cells) have half the number of chromosomes compared to the organism's somatic cells. 2. **Definition of Gametogenesis**: - Gametogenesis is the biological process in which gametes are formed. This includes the development of male gametes (sperm) and female gametes (ova) from germ cells. The gametes produced are haploid, meaning they contain only one set of chromosomes (23 in humans). ...
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