The Nurse Is Teaching About Reproduction, and Explains That the Purposes

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching about reproduction, and explains that the purposes of meiosis are to:

• A) Produce gametes.
• B) Reduce the number of chromosomes.
• C) Introduce genetic variability.
• D) Produce cells for tissue repair.
• E) Divide somatic cells into new cells with identical characteristics.

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