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Which division in meiosis is considered reductional?
Meiosis I
During meiosis, what happens to the number of chromosome sets in the gamete?
It is halved
What is the purpose of meiosis I?
To prepare for fertilization
In diploid organisms, meiosis I is considered a ______ division because it reduces the number of chromosome sets (ploidy) in the gamete by half.
reductional
This prepares the gamete for ______, at which time the diploid number is restored.
fertilization
In meiosis I, the ______ number is reduced by half.
diploid
Test your knowledge of meiosis I and its role in reducing the number of chromosome sets in gametes. Prepare for fertilization by understanding the process of ploidy restoration.
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