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The nuclear division used in sexual reproduction is called ____________ and it serves two major functions: (1) reducing the chromosome number and (2) shuffling the chromosomes and genes to produce genetically
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The nuclear division used in sexual reproduction is called ____________ and it serves two major functions: (1) reducing the chromosome number and (2) shuffling the chromosomes and genes to produce genetically different gametes, called ____________ (males) and ____________ (females).

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Sexual Nuclear Division = MEIOSIS

males = SPERM

females = EGG

Step-by-step explanation:

MEIOSIS is a nuclear cell division that reduces the chromosomes number by half.

It's major concern lies around the reproductive sex cells

It produces two main types of gametes:

Sperm for males

Eggs for female

These gametes are of course used for sexual production

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