Why must the process of meiosis create only half the number of chromosomes (23) in each new cell? *

A. The cells are smaller.
B. Egg and sperm cells must only have y the number of chromosomes so that when
they combine the number will equal 46.
C. 2 the number of chromosomes are not produced in this process, 46, the total
number is produced
D. If not, the cell would die.

B. Egg and sperm cells must only have y the number of chromosomes so that when

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the types of mutations include: missense mutation: this type of mutation is a change in one dna base pair that results in the substitution of one amino acid for another in the protein made by a gene. nonsense mutation: a nonsense mutation is also a change in one dna base pair.

explanation:

the generally accepted parts of modern cell theory include: all known living things are made up of one or more cells. all living cells arise from pre-existing cells by division. the cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms.