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What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
To reduce the number of chromosomes in gametes
How many rounds of division does a diploid cell undergo during meiosis?
Four
What is the chromosome count in human somatic cells?
46
Why is it important for each gamete to have exactly 23 chromosomes?
To prevent significant impacts on cell function
What is the chromosome count in a human egg or sperm?
23
What is the result when an egg with 23 chromosomes is fertilized by a sperm with 23 chromosomes?
A cell with 46 chromosomes
What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
To reduce the number of chromosomes in gametes
What is the ploidy of human body (or somatic) cells?
Diploid
How many rounds of division does a diploid cell undergo during meiosis?
Two
What is the significance of having the right number of chromosomes in a cell?
It impacts how the cell functions
What is the total number of chromosomes in a human fertilized egg?
46
What kind of cells do humans have 46 chromosomes in?
Somatic cells
Learn about the process of meiosis, a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes. Understand how diploid cells undergo two rounds of division to yield four haploid daughter cells.
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