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Questions and Answers
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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Description
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.
