each cell has two copies of each chromosome and is hence a diploid. during meiosis, the cell divides into two with each of the new cell having only one copy of each chromosome making them into haploids. a haploid cell from each parent (sper...
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Meiosis came much later in evolution than mitosis. Meiosis is not necessary for asexually reproducing organisms (like bacteria and algae ... which dominated life on the planet for almost 3 billion years). Meiosis makes *sexual* reproduction...
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1.The diploid number of the species remains constant generation after generation 2.Genetic variations (new gene combinations)
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The importance of meiosis is the production of gametes which are needed for reproduction. It is also important because the gametes it produces are different thus conveying diversity.
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Meiosis is the process by which organisms reproduce. It is also the source of genetic variation within species. Meiosis is the process by which organisms continue on from generation to generation
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In biology, Meiosis (pronounced mi-o-sis or me-o-sis) is the process by which one diploid eukaryotic cell divides twice to generate four haploid cells. In animals, meiosis always results in the formation of gametes. The word "meiosis"...
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Meiosis results in the production of haploid cells, with half of the regular number of chromosomes (23 singles onstead of 23 pairs). These mature into the male and female gametes, which then go off and try to find a complementary set of the...
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