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Science · 2026 · 1 mark
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 2 · Q7
The number of chromosomes in parents and offspring of a particular species undergoing sexual reproduction remains constant due to :
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(D)
halving of chromosomes at the time of gamete formation.
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