Question

number correct: 5 number incorrect: 2 why do organisms do meiosis? a. to make gametes (sperm or eggs) b. to make more skin and muscle cells in their bodies c. just for fun! d. all of the above

Explanation:

Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, and its primary function is to produce gametes (sperm or eggs) for sexual reproduction. Option B describes mitosis (cell division for growth/repair, making skin/muscle cells). Option C is incorrect as meiosis has a biological purpose. Option D is wrong as B and C are incorrect. So the correct answer is A.

Answer:

A. To make gametes (sperm or eggs)