OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
DIVERSITY AMONG LIFE FORMS
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Question
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What type of cell division must occur in sex cells in order to give half of its chromosomes?
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Meiosis
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Mitosis
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Budding
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Asexual Reproduction
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes, or sex cells. During meiosis, four daughter cells are produced, each of which are haploid (containing half as many chromosomes as the parent cell).
Detailed explanation-2: -Purpose: Meiosis is a special version of cell division that occurs only in the testes and ovaries; the organs that produce the male and female reproductive cells; the sperm and eggs.
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