Question

What is the significance of meiosis?

Answer 1

Significance of meiosis:

1. During meiosis, a definite and constant number of chromosomes in the organisms are maintained.
2. By means of crossing over which takes place during meiosis, it provides a chance for the exchange of genes and thus resulting in genetic variations among species.
3. A diploid cell produces four haploid cells by undergoing meiotic divisions
4. The chromosomes of the daughter cells contain a mixture of both paternal and maternal genes i.e. its genetic constitution differs.