Meiosis in diploid organisms results in
(a) Production of gametes
(b) Reduction in the number of chromosomes
(c) All of the above
(d) Introduction of variation
Ans. The answer is the option (c) All of the above
Explanation: Meiosis results in a reduction of the number of chromosomes and gametes are formed only after meiosis. Crossing over during meiosis leads to variations. Hence, all the options are correct.