Why is meiosis called reductional division?
Meiosis is called reductional division because it reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four haploid cells from a single diploid cell. Think of it as a cell slimming down for swimsuit season!
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Because meiosis cuts the chromosome count in half, turning a diploid cell into haploid ones. It's like a chromosome diet!
Meiosis is called reductional division because it reduces the chromosome number by half, making it essential for sexual reproduction. Simple as that!
In meiosis, the first division (Meiosis I) halves the chromosome number, hence the name reductional division. Science says so, that's why!
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