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Meiosis is a form of cell division which occurs in the gonads (sex organs). The main difference between mitosis and meiosis is that meiosis involves two divisions and results in 4 'daughter cells' whereas mitosis only involves one division and results in two 'daughter cells' Meiosis is important as it produces cells for reproduction (gametes), and the number of chromosomes in each of the daughter cells is half the number of the original cell so that when fertilization occurs, the normal number of chromosomes is restored.

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What organs does meiosis occur in?

Meiosis is a special type of cell division that occurs only within the ovaries and testes.


When does duplication of chromosomes occur?

when does the duplication of chromosomes occur?


Can meiosis occur anywhere in the body?

No, meiosis only occurs in specialized cells called germ cells that are found in the reproductive organs (testes and ovaries). These cells are responsible for producing gametes (sperm and egg cells) through the process of meiosis.


Where does meiosis occur in segmented worms?

Remember that meiosis ONLY occurs in the sex organs (gonads). In segmented worms, meiosis occurs in the cocoon they excrete after intercourse with another hermaphroditic worm. However, ALL the other cells in the annelid undergo mitosis.


In what part of your body system does meiosis occur?

Meiosis occurs in the reproductive organs of the body, specifically in the testes in males and the ovaries in females. This process is responsible for producing sperm cells in males and egg cells in females.


In which structure or organs does meiosis formation of male gametes and or female gametes occur in animals?

Meiosis formation of male gametes (sperm) occurs in the testes of animals, while meiosis formation of female gametes (eggs) occurs in the ovaries. These structures are specialized for the production and maturation of sex cells through the process of meiosis.


What happens in meiosis that does not occur in meiosis?

One thing that happens in meiosis that does not occur in meiosis is that produces 2 cellular divisions. This occurs as a direct result of sexual reproduction.


What happens in meiosis you that does not occur in meiosis?

One thing that happens in meiosis that does not occur in meiosis is that produces 2 cellular divisions. This occurs as a direct result of sexual reproduction.


In which part of a plant would meiosis occur?

mitosis occurs in pollen sacs contained in the anther of the stamen and also in the ovule of the carpel. Edited answer: Mitosis takes place at all growing points (apical and intercalary) to increase the number of somatic cells.


What occurs in meiosis i that does not occur in meiosis ii?

DNA is copied.


What happens in meiosis I that does that occur in meiosis Ii?

DNA is copied.


What structure does meiosis occur in bryophyte?

Meiosis occurs in the sporophyte.