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What is the result of reducing the number of chromosomes during meiosis in offspring?

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Meiosis halves the chromosome number to produce haploid gametes (e.g., 46 → 23 in humans). When two gametes fuse at fertilization the diploid number is restored in the offspring, preserving the species’ chromosome number across generations and contributing to genetic diversity (via crossing over and independent assortment).