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Which statement best explains the significance of meiosis in helping to maintain the
continuation of a species?
The gametes produced by meiosis ensure the continuation of any particular species by asexual
reproduction
Meiosis provides for chromosomal variation in the gametes produced by an organism
Meiosis produces eggs and sperm that are alike
Equal numbers of eggs and sperm are produced by meiosis
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Answer:

The correct option is B) Meiosis provides for chromosomal variation in the gametes produced by an organism.

Step-by-step explanation:

Meiosis can be described as a cell division process by which the chromosome number gets reduced to half. This is because half of the chromosomes will come from the female parent and half of the chromosomes will come from the male parent in the offsprings that will be produced when they interbreed.

During the process of meiosis, crossing over and homologous recombination of chromosomes occurs which allows genetic variations among species.

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