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During meiosis, ______ chromosomes are paired together to ensure proper separation of genetic material.
During meiosis, ______ chromosomes are paired together to ensure proper separation of genetic material.
homologous
Meiosis is essential for producing ______ cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
Meiosis is essential for producing ______ cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
haploid
Meiosis involves two successive cell divisions, resulting in four ______ daughter cells.
Meiosis involves two successive cell divisions, resulting in four ______ daughter cells.
haploid
The process of meiosis is crucial for maintaining genetic variation and ensuring that offspring are not ______ copies of their parents.
The process of meiosis is crucial for maintaining genetic variation and ensuring that offspring are not ______ copies of their parents.
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Nondisjunction can occur during meiosis, resulting in ______ cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes.
Nondisjunction can occur during meiosis, resulting in ______ cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes.
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