BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2006

  • question_answer
    Significance of meiosis lies in :

    A)  reduction of chromosome number to one half

    B)  maintaining consistency of chromosome number during sexual reproduction

    C)  production of genetic variability

    D)  allot the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Meosis is a reductional division, during which the chromosome number is reduced to half. It takes place in sex cells only. Crossing over during meiosis is responsible for producing genetic variability.


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