Multiple choice

Which of the following does not characterise meiosis ?

  1. It takes place during the process of gametogenesis.

  2. It causes reduction in the chromosome number from a diploid (2n) condition to a haploid (n) condition.

  3. It causes hindrance in the variations.

  4. In meiosis, nucleus divides twice successively.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

It leads to the new genetic combinations as a result of crossing over. This situation brings about variations.

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