During reproduction, the chromosome number (2n) reduces to half (n) in the gametes and again resume the original number (2n) in the offspring,

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

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answered Dec 6, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Feb 24, 2018 by sarthaks
 
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Halving of chromosomal number takes place during gametogenesis and
regaining the 2n number occur as a result of fertilisation.

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