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Q.Which of the following is NOT a recognised significance of meiosis?
(a) It halves the chromosome number, keeping the chromosome number constant across sexually reproducing generations
(b) It generates genetic variation through crossing over and independent assortment
(c) It produces four daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell
(d) It is essential for the process of sexual reproduction
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Meiosis halves the chromosome number (option a), generates genetic variation through crossing over and independent assortment (option b), and is essential for sexual reproduction (option d) -- all three are genuine, recognised significances of meiosis. However, the four daughter cells meiosis produces are genetically VARIABLE, differing from the parent cell and from one another, precisely because of crossing over and independent assortment -- they are not genetically identical. Producing genetically identical daughter cells is instead a …
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