Which of the following statements BEST explains the role of meiosis in reproduction?

A. Meiosis makes it possible for a zygote to have the correct number of chromosomes.
B. Meiosis increases the chances of fertilization because it produces four daughter cells.
C. Meiosis results in offspring with genotypes that are not exact copies of the parents.
D. Meiosis allows chromosomes to exchange genetic material through crossing over.


Ans: A. Meiosis makes it possible for a zygote to have the correct number of chromosomes.

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