Question

question 5 (1 point)
which type of cell division reduces the chromosome number to produce gametes?
a) meiosis
b) mitosis

Explanation:

Meiosis is a type of cell division that occurs in sexually - reproducing organisms. It involves two rounds of division (meiosis I and meiosis II). In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair up and then separate, reducing the chromosome number by half. This is crucial for producing gametes (sperm and eggs). Mitosis, on the other hand, is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. It is mainly for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.

Answer:

A. meiosis