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Meiotic division is called reduction division because the daughter cells (called 'gametes') are haploid, that is, carry half the number of chromosomes of the parent cells. Gametes carry one chromosome of each homologous pair, whereas the diploid parent cells carry both.
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Cells that undergo mitotic division but not meiotic division are called?
somatic cells
Meiotic cell division occurs in a special organ known as?
meiotic cell division occurs in the gonads
What is the type of cell division that occurs in reproductive cells and has to division?
Meiosis occurs in reproductive cells and is called reduction division because of presence of single set of chromosomes. It results in the formation of four daughter cells. Meiosis is a source of new genetic variation.
When does the secondary oocyte complete its second meiotic division to become a mature ovum?
At fertilization the secondary oocyte completes its second meiotic division
What Process was once called reduction division?
meiosis
What is it called when sex cells divide?
meiotic division
Cells that undergo mitotic division but not meiotic division are called?
somatic cells
Meiotic cell division occurs in a special organ known as?
meiotic cell division occurs in the gonads
Meiotic cell division in animals is directly responsible for the?
Meiotic cell division in animals is directly responsible for the producing sex cells.
Reduction division is the same as what form of cell division?
Reduction division is another term for meiosis- 1 (ONE).
What cell division produces cells?
Meiosis
Why is meiosis called reductional cell division?
Meiosis cell division is called reduction division because in this cell division the cells got from the parents cell is divided into half. So the daughter cells is haploid(n). Thus, meiosis cell division is called reduction division.
What Process was once called reduction division?
meiosis
When does the secondary oocyte complete its second meiotic division to become a mature ovum?
At fertilization the secondary oocyte completes its second meiotic division
What is the type of cell division that occurs in reproductive cells and has to division?
Meiosis occurs in reproductive cells and is called reduction division because of presence of single set of chromosomes. It results in the formation of four daughter cells. Meiosis is a source of new genetic variation.
Why are germ cells diploid prior to their first meiotic division?
Germ cells diploid prior to their first meiotic division as a means to produce homologous chromosomes , or homologs
What is the significance of meiotic division 2?
It's the basis of reproduction.
