Here's why:
* Meiosis is for sexual reproduction: It's the process that creates gametes (sperm and egg cells).
* Gametes need half the chromosomes: If each parent contributes a full set of chromosomes to their offspring, the offspring would have double the normal number. Meiosis ensures that each gamete gets only one chromosome from each pair, effectively halving the number.
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