Bio1100 lesson27, Chap 10

In sexually reproducing organisms, germ-line cells in organs called produce haploid .

When the gametes fuse during , a diploid is produced. which can undergo to become a multicellular offspring.

Meiosis involves two cell divisions, each containing a , , , and .

Unique features of meiosis include and division.

Mitosis and meiosis comparison. Summary:
Another consequence of meiosis and sexual reproduction is increased genetic .
- Crossing .
- Independent .
- Random .