Sexual reproduction uses meiosis to generate
A)two identical haploid gametes.
B)two identical diploid gametes.
C)four identical haploid gametes.
D)four unique diploid gametes.
E)four unique haploid gametes.

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Sexual reproduction uses meiosis to generate four unique haploid gametes, each containing half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This allows for genetic diversity and the possibility of offspring with different characteristics than the parents. Options A and B are incorrect because identical gametes would not lead to genetic diversity. Option C is incorrect because generating identical gametes would defeat the purpose of meiosis to generate variability. Option D is incorrect because diploid gametes would result in zygotes with double the normal number of chromosomes.

Sexual Reproduction Uses Meiosis to Generate