Meiosis ensures the production of haploid phase in the cell cycle of sexually reproducing organisms whereas fertilization restores the diploid - Biology - Cell - Structure and Functions

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Meiosis ensures the production of haploid phase in the cell cycle
of sexually reproducing organisms whereas fertilization restores
the diploid phase PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS STATEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
THANKS

Fakeha Anis · Accepted Answer

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Meiosis is responsible for maintaining the chromosome number of a species. It produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes in the parent cells i.e. haploid cells. When these gametes combine to form a zygote (during fertilization), the actual chromosome number i.e. diploid state of a species is retained.

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Meiosis ensures the production of haploid phase in the cell cycle of sexually reproducing organisms whereas fertilization restores the diploid phase. PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS STATEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANKS.