Meiosis is important to the body for:
A)production of RBCs
B)production of egg and sperm cells with the diploid number of chromosomes
C)production of new skin cells
D)production of egg and sperm cells with the haploid number of chromosomes

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Meiosis is important for the production of gametes, which are egg and sperm cells, that have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This is the haploid number of chromosomes and is necessary for sexual reproduction to occur. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer. Meiosis is not directly involved in the production of skin cells or RBCs.

Meiosis Is Important to the Body For