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[[Meiosis]] is the process of [[sexual Reproduction|asexual reproduction]] where a parent [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] produces four [[haploid]] daughter [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] known as [[gamete]]s that are all [[genetically]] unique. | [[Meiosis]] is the process of [[sexual Reproduction|asexual reproduction]] where a parent [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] produces four [[haploid]] daughter [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] known as [[gamete]]s that are all [[genetically]] unique. | ||
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Revision as of 11:55, 18 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Meiosis is the process of asexual reproduction where a parent cell produces four haploid daughter cells known as gametes that are all genetically unique.
Noun: Meiosis
Adjective: Meiotic
About Meiosis
- Meiosis is how many multicellular organisms including humans produce gametes for sexual reproduction.
- The 4 daughter cells are all genetically different to one another.
- During meiosis the nucleus divides into two separate diploid nuclei before dividing a second time to produce 4 haploid nuclei.
- The four daughter cells are called haploid cells because they contain half the number chromosomes needed to grow a new organism.
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| A diagram showing the chromosomes during the process of meiosis. |