Why is it essential that meiosis produce haploid cells?

a)so that the number of chromosomes will double each generation
b)to produce haploid offspring
c)to prevent the number of chromosomes from doubling each generation
d)to produce diploid gametes
e)to allow asexual reproduction


c)to prevent the number of chromosomes from doubling each generation

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