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Meiosis

noun

A type of cell division that produces four daughter cells with half the chromosomes of the parent cell.

Example Sentences

"Meiosis produces sex cells (eggs and sperm) in sexually reproducing organisms."

"Genetic variation arises during meiosis through crossing over."

Synonyms & Related Terms

reproductive cell division

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