TOPIC 3: REPRODUCTION (II) ~ BIOLOGY FORM 6 SIGNIFICANCE OF MEIOSIS: (i) It insures constant chromosome number to all species which reproduce sexually. This is because during gametes formation. The number of chromosomes is reduced to half and restored at fertilization. (ii) It provide opportunities for new gene combination through chiasmata formation. Hence a mechanism … Continue reading TOPIC 3: REPRODUCTION (II) ~ BIOLOGY FORM 6