Meiosis

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  • Created by: Nyc03
  • Created on: 18-10-18 21:19
Why is meiosis important for sexual reproduction
So you end up with variation twins (non-identical twins)
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Main features of meiosis
Cell divides 2x forming 4 gametes / the gametes are genetically different from each other
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Acrosome
Vacuole on the tip of the head to help the sperm swim into the jelly coating of the egg.
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Diploid
Full set of Chromosomes
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Haploid
Half set of chromosomes
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Main features of meiosis

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Cell divides 2x forming 4 gametes / the gametes are genetically different from each other

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Acrosome

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Diploid

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Card 5

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Haploid

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