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Meiosis occurs in organisms during...

Meiosis occurs in organisms during

A

sexual reproduction

B

vegetative reproduction

C

Both (a) and (b)

D

None of these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Meiosis**: Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half. It involves two rounds of division: meiosis I and meiosis II. 2. **Chromosome Reduction**: In meiosis, a single diploid cell (with 2n chromosomes) divides to produce four haploid daughter cells (with n chromosomes). This reduction is crucial for maintaining the chromosome number across generations during sexual reproduction. 3. **Formation of Gametes**: The four daughter cells produced through meiosis are known as gametes. In animals, these gametes are specifically the sperm and egg cells, which are haploid. ...
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