Asked by Sheridan Blanco on Jul 03, 2024
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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.
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MJ
Maeven Jaira Caducio5 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half and is essential for sexual reproduction. In humans, it produces sperm cells in males and oocytes (egg cells) in females, not somatic cells (body cells), neurons, or muscle cells.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the process and significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction.