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What is the purpose of meiosis?

A. Produces diploid cells
B. Produces gametes (sex cells)
C. Produces cells for growth and repair

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Answer:

b) Produces gametes (sex cells)

Step-by-step explanation:

The major purpose of meiosis is the production of sex cells. It produces gametes (sex cells) which are haploid. Therefore, the option (b) is the correct answer.

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