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Meiosis Makes Gametes

Meiosis Makes Gametes

A diploid parent cell copies its DNA and undergoes two divisions to produce four genetically different haploid nuclei

Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes for sexual reproduction. In humans, it occurs in reproductive organs such as the ovaries and testes.

6.1.2 Meiosis Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Biology 6.1.2 Meiosis. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.

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