Which process is most nearly the opposite of meiosis in terms of effects on the number of chromosomes?
A) Mitosis
B) Asexual reproduction
C) Alternation of generations
D) Independent assortment
E) Fertilization

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Fertilization is the process most nearly opposite to meiosis in terms of effects on the number of chromosomes because it involves the fusion of two haploid cells (gametes) to form a diploid zygote, thereby restoring the chromosome number that was halved during meiosis.

Which Process Is Most Nearly the Opposite of Meiosis in Terms