Sexual reproduction:
- Gametes are the sex cells (e.g. sperm cells and egg cells) that fuse together during sexual reproduction.
- Gametes are haploid (contain half chromosomes)
- When the gametes fuse together, a new diploid organism is formed.
- An individual inherits half of their total chromosomes from each parent
Gamete production:
- haploid cells are produced from diploid cells via meiosis
Genetic Variation:
- Produces four genetically different daughter cells
- Each one receives a different combination of chromosomes
- Increases genetic diversity this way
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