1) You have learned that meiosis is a special form of cell division. Explain why meiosis is necessary for sexual reproduction to take place. (2 points)
Meiosis is necessary for sexual reproduction because gametes (reproductive cells such as sperm and egg) are produced. Gametes are special cells because they have half a set of chromosomes that a usual cell has, like a body cell. This is because meiosis makes 4 daughter cells instead of two. Gametes have half a set of chromosomes because when fertilisation occurs, the sperm and the egg combine, producing a fertilised egg, which soon leads to a baby. It is impossible to have sexual reproduction without meiosis.
