How does meiosis relate to fertilization?

Answer 1

Meiosis results in the gametes that fuse to give a zygote.

Due to crossing over and independent assortment, these gametes for a single parent are distinct from one another. This causes variation in the offspring, particularly because they will inherit a combination of traits from both parents.

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Answer 2

Madeline Andrews

Meiosis is the process by which specialized cells called gametes, such as sperm and egg cells, are formed. During fertilization, haploid gametes (sperm and egg) fuse to form a diploid zygote. This zygote then develops into a new organism through mitosis. So, meiosis produces the gametes needed for fertilization, ensuring genetic diversity in offspring.

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