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Meiosis

Meiosis. Gamete Formation. Gamete. Cells designed to deliver genetic material for sexual reproduction. (sperm/egg, pollen/ovum). Homologous Chromosomes. Paired chromosomes which carry genes for the same traits. Diploid cells.

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Meiosis

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  1. Meiosis Gamete Formation

  2. Gamete • Cells designed to deliver genetic material for sexual reproduction. (sperm/egg, pollen/ovum)

  3. Homologous Chromosomes • Paired chromosomes which carry genes for the same traits

  4. Diploid cells • Cells which contain both members of the homologous pairs of chromosomes. • Normal body cells • 46 chromosomes in humans

  5. Haploid cells • Cells which contain only one member of each homologous pair of chromosomes. • Gametes • 23 chromosomes in humans

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