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Q · Tissuesmedium · 45s
Which process reduces the chromosome number by half to form gametes?
TopicTissues
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Meiosis consists of two cell divisions (Meiosis I and II) that halve the diploid chromosome number to haploid, enabling sexual reproduction and genetic diversity.
Final Answer: Option B - Meiosis