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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Sex cells are produced by what type of cell division?
Options
A Mitosis
B Meiosis
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C Binary fission
D Amitosis
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sex cells (gametes: sperm and eggs) are produced by a specialized type of cell division called meiosis. Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half, producing haploid cells, and introduces genetic variation through crossing over and independent assortment.

Hint

This type of division reduces the chromosome number by half and creates genetic diversity.

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