In gamete development, the fact that each mature egg or sperm contains only one chromosome from each pair is attributable to a process known as ______________?

Correct answer: C. reduction division

  • A. fertilization
  • B. immunization
  • C. reduction division
  • D. zygotic division

Explanation

Reduction division refers to meiosis, in which the chromosome number is halved so each mature gamete receives one chromosome from every pair. Fertilization later restores the paired number when egg and sperm unite.

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