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During reproduction, the chromosome number (2n) reduces to half (n) in the gametes and again the original number (2n) is restored in the offspring, what are the processes through which these events take place?

During gametogenesis, the chromosome number (2n) reduces to half (n) and the actual number (2n) of chromosomes are restored in the offspring after fertilisation.


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