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Identify that meiosis plays a role in creating gametes.

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Identify that meiosis plays a role in creating gametes

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Meiosis and Gamete Formation

Meiosis produces gametes, which are reproductive cells such as sperm and eggs. These cells have half the number of chromosomes compared to normal body cells.

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    Identify the role of meiosis in creating gametes.

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