Meiosis is described as a reduction division because

  1. the chromosome number is halved
  2. cells become smaller
  3. it produces fewer cells
  4. it reduces growth
Answer

A) the chromosome number is halved

Diploid → haploid. O Level Biology · Topic 16 Development of Organisms and Continuity of Life · 16.1 Nuclear division

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