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Meiosis is a type of cell division important in sexual reproduction.

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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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Chromosome Number in Gametes

Gametes have half the chromosome number of normal body cells because meiosis halves the chromosome number during cell division.

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    State why meiosis is important in producing gametes.

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