Meiosis

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What is the total number of chromosomes in human body cells?

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46

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In which type of cells does asexual reproduction and mitosis occur?

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Body Cells

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How many daughter cells are produced at the end of mitosis?

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2

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What significant event occurs during Prophase 1 of meiosis?

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Chromosomes cross over.

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How many chromosomes are present in the new cells produced by mitosis?

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46

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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four gametes.

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What are gametes?

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Sex cells (sperm and egg) that are produced through meiosis.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is crossing over?

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The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during Prophase 1 of meiosis.

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What is the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

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Meiosis produces gametes that combine during fertilization to form a new organism.