Why is meiosis a key step in sexual reproduction? Select all that apply.

Meiosis produces the sex cells used in sexual reproduction, including male and female gametes. It reduces the chromosome number by half, so each gamete has one set of chromosomes; fertilization then combines two gametes. Therefore, “creates the necessary male and female gametes” and “creates gametes with one set of chromosomes” are correct.

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