Reproductive System Functions and Gamete Formation
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Meiosis is the cell division process that produces ______ cells

gametes

The sex chromosome pair is composed of an X and a Y chromosome in ______ and two X chromosomes in females

males

Chromosomes exist in 23 homologous pairs— 22 autosomal pairs and 1 pair of ______ chromosomes

sex

Meiosis occurs only in the ______ and ovaries and produces sperm cells in males and oocytes in females

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Upon fertilization, the sex of the baby is determined by the ______ cell

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Study Notes

Meiosis and Cell Division

  • Meiosis is the cell division process that produces gamete cells
  • Gamete cells are produced in the sex organs (testes and ovaries)

Sex Chromosomes

  • The sex chromosome pair consists of an X and a Y chromosome in males
  • The sex chromosome pair consists of two X chromosomes in females

Chromosomes

  • Chromosomes exist in 23 homologous pairs
  • The 23 pairs consist of 22 autosomal pairs and 1 pair of sex chromosomes

Meiosis Location

  • Meiosis occurs only in the testes and ovaries
  • Meiosis produces sperm cells in males
  • Meiosis produces oocytes in females

Determination of Sex

  • The sex of the baby is determined by the sperm cell upon fertilization

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Learn about the functions of the reproductive system including gamete production, fertilization, and development of new individuals. This chapter also covers the process of meiosis and the role of reproductive hormones.

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