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Restoring the normal chromosome number when two germ-cells combine during fertilisation is important because it

Question
Restoring the normal chromosome number when two germ-cells combine during fertilisation is important because it
ensures the stability of the DNA content of the species across generations
has no real biological significance
always produces a completely new species
prevents any future reproduction from occurring
Answer
ensures the stability of the DNA content of the species across generations
Detailed Explanation
The chapter states this restoration of normal chromosome number ensures the stability of the DNA of the species.
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