Asked by Sheridan Blanco on Jul 03, 2024
Meiosis produces ________ in humans.
A) sperm cells and oocytes
B) somatic cells
C) somatic cells and sex cells
D) neurons
E) muscle cells
Meiosis
A type of cell division that reduces the genetic material by half, producing four gamete cells, each with unique genetic information.
Somatic Cells
Any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells.
Oocytes
The immature precursors of ovum or egg cells in females, which mature through the process of oogenesis.
- Explain the process and significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the process and significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction.