What is meiosis?
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The question is asking for an explanation of meiosis, which is a biological process. We will provide a definition and an overview of its significance in reproduction.
Answer
Meiosis is the cell division process that produces gametes with half the original number of chromosomes.
Meiosis is a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that produces gametes with half the original amount of genetic information.
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Meiosis is a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that produces gametes with half the original amount of genetic information.
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Meiosis involves two rounds of division, resulting in four haploid cells from a single diploid cell. It enhances genetic diversity through crossover and independent assortment of chromosomes.
Sources
- Meiosis - National Human Genome Research Institute - genome.gov
- What is meiosis? - Your Genome - yourgenome.org
- Meiosis | Cell division | Biology (article) - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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