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What is the significance of meiosis ?

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This maintains a definite constant number of chromosomes in organisms. Crossing over takes place and exchange of genetic material leads to variations among species. These variations are the raw materials to evolution. Meiosis leads to genetic variability by partitioning different combinations of genes into gametes through independent assortment.
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