question_answer 17)

Meiosis in diploid organisms results in (a) production of gametes (b) reduction in the number of chromosomes (c) introduction of variation (d) All of the above

Answer:

                (d) Meiosis is a reduction division which reduces the chromosomes number to half in gametes. Since, it is a special kind of cell division in which exchange of genetic material takes place that brings about variation in next generations. So all options are characteristic features of meiotic cell division.