Here's why:
* Meiosis is a specialized cell division process that reduces the number of chromosomes in a cell by half. This is crucial for sexual reproduction.
* Gametes (sperm and egg cells) are haploid, meaning they contain only one set of chromosomes.
* When two gametes fuse during fertilization, they form a diploid zygote with a full set of chromosomes, initiating the development of a new individual.
Therefore, meiosis is essential for producing the specialized cells needed for sexual reproduction.
