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Meiosis

Identify that meiosis plays a role in creating gametes.

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Identify that meiosis plays a role in creating gametes.
Explain meiosis as a type of division that reduces the chromosome count from diploid to haploid, leading to cells that are genetically distinct (specific stages of meiosis do not need to be detailed).

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