Question

what is the purpose of meiosis? select all that apply. a creating gamete cells b unicellular reproduction c creating body cells d repairing damaged cells e recombination of genes

Explanation:

Meiosis is a type of cell division that occurs in sexually - reproducing organisms. It has two main purposes. One is to create gamete cells (sperm and egg cells in animals). During meiosis, genetic recombination (crossing - over) occurs, which leads to the recombination of genes. Unicellular reproduction is usually a form of asexual reproduction (like binary fission in bacteria) and not related to meiosis. Creating body cells (somatic cells) is the function of mitosis. Repairing damaged cells is also mainly done through mitosis.

Answer:

A. Creating gamete cells, E. Recombination of genes