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1) Formation of gametes − Meiosis form gametes that are essential for sexual reproduction.

2) Genetic information − Meiosis switches on the genetic information for the development of gametes.

3) Maintenance of chromosome number − Meiosis maintains the fixed number of chromosomes in sexually reproducing organisms.

4) Assortment of chromosomes − In meiosis paternal and maternal chromosomes assort independently. It causes reshuffling of chromosomes and the traits controlled by them.

5) Crossing over − It introduces new combination of traits or variations.