Answer: reduces, chromosomes, half of normal
Explanation: Meiosis is the cell division that can occur in male and female productive organs where this process divides the number of chromosomes to the half of the present count so that during fusion the chromosomes should be in correct number for the baby i.e. this process is also called as " reduction division".
The purpose of meiosis is to get the half genetical features of parent cells by producing the gametes that have half genetic complement of parents.