5. Significance of Meiosis

Question 1

Meiosis conserves _______ of each species achieved across generations in sexually reproducing organisms.

Answer 1

Chromosome number

Question 2

The process of meiosis results in a reduction of chromosome number by half.
T/F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Meiosis increases the genetic variability in the population of organisms from one generation to the next.
T/F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Variations are very important for the process of evolution.
T/F

Answer 4

True