Why Does Meiosis Take Place?
It happens so we don't end up with double the chromosomes in each generation, which would get messy real quick.
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Genetic variation! Without meiosis, we'd all be clones. Mixing up genes helps species adapt and evolve.
Meiosis takes place to create gametes (sperm and egg cells) with half the chromosome number of the parent, ensuring genetic diversity. Think of it as nature's way of shuffling the genetic deck!
Basically, meiosis is how we get those unique combos of Mom and Dad's genes - keeping things fresh and interesting!
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