Asked by Alessandra Canedo on May 08, 2024
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Meiosis is necessary for _____.
A) asexual reproduction of single-celled eukaryotes
B) growth in multicelled species
C) sexual reproduction
D) asexual reproduction of single-celled eukaryotes.
E) cellular repair in multicelled species
Meiosis
A form of cellular division that halves the number of chromosomes, thereby creating four unique haploid gametes.
Sexual Reproduction
A biological process that creates a new organism by combining the genetic material of two organisms.
Asexual Reproduction
A mode of reproduction involving only one parent that results in offspring genetically identical to the parent, occurring without the fusion of gametes.
- Discern between the modes of asexual and sexual reproduction, exploring their evolutionary importance.
- Understand how the chromosome number is maintained through generations in sexually reproducing organisms.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern between the modes of asexual and sexual reproduction, exploring their evolutionary importance.
- Understand how the chromosome number is maintained through generations in sexually reproducing organisms.
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