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In haploid organisms that undergo sexual reproduction, name the stage in the life cycle when meiosis occurs. Give reasons for your answer.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Haploid Organisms:** - Haploid organisms have a single set of chromosomes, denoted as 'n'. This means they have only one copy of each chromosome in their cells. 2. **Meiosis Overview:** - Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four haploid cells from one diploid cell. It typically occurs in diploid organisms to produce gametes (sperm and eggs). ...
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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