Question

What would happen if meiosis did not occur

Answer 1

If meiosis did not occur, there would be no formation of gametes, doubling of chromosome number, and no genetic variation or recombination.

Step-by-step explanation:

If meiosis did not occur, there would be several significant consequences:

1. Gametes (sperm and egg cells) would not be formed, which means that sexual reproduction would not be possible.
2. The number of chromosomes would not be halved, resulting in a doubling of the chromosome number with each generation, leading to genetic abnormalities and potentially non-viability of offspring.
3. There would be no genetic variation or recombination, as meiosis is responsible for creating unique combinations of chromosomes through crossing over and independent assortment.

Answer 2

Meiosis results in haploid cells (cells that contain 1/2 of the DNA required for an organism). If meiosis did not occur, those cells would not be made, and reproduction could not occur.