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Meiosis: Reduction Division of Gametes | Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance | Principles of Genetics:A Review | Continuity and Evolution of Animal Life
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Why is meiosis called reduction division? Describe the various stages with relevant diagrams. Add a note on the significance of meiosis.
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