With which type of reproduction do we associate the reduction division? Analyse the reasons for it.

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(N/A) Reduction division (meiosis) is associated with sexual reproduction. The reasons are:
$(a)$ Since sexual reproduction involves the fusion of two types of gametes (male and female),these gametes must contain a haploid number of chromosomes.
$(b)$ The specialized cell known as a meiocyte,which gives rise to gametes,contains a diploid number of chromosomes and undergoes meiosis to reduce the chromosome count by half.
$(c)$ Reduction division ensures the maintenance of a constant chromosome number across generations,preventing the doubling of chromosomes after fertilization.

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