How is Meiosis important in heredity?

Meiosis creates genetic variability in a population, this means that more and more organisms have different traits. Some of these traits make an organism better adapted to survive in its environment. Those with these traits are more likely to survive (natural selection). read more

During meiosis, the genome of a diploid germ cell, which is composed of long segments of DNA packaged into chromosomes, undergoes DNA replication followed by two rounds of division, resulting in haploid cells called gametes. read more

Meiosis is important because during sexual reproduction, it ensures that all produced organisms have the correct number of chromosomes. It is also responsible for producing genetic variations during the process of recombination, and it repairs some genetic defects. read more

Thanks to crossing over that occurs during one of the stages of the prophase ( pachitene ) genetic recombination is granted This page may be out of date. Save your draft before refreshing this page. read more