Nearly all multicellular organisms undergo reproduction. Sexual reproduction involves merging two cells that each contributes _____, an organism’s _____ is a type of cell division that begins with a single cell and results in _____ cells with half the chromosome number of the original parent cells. Meiosis creates four _____ daughter cells that are genetically _____ the parent cells as well as from _____ . The genetic differences allow for _____ population.
an identical
sexual
four
different from
each other
a diverse
similar to
half
haploid
diploid
Meiosis
DNA
Sexual reproduction involves merging two cells that each contributes DNA, an organism’s Meiosis is a type of cell division that begins with a single cell and results in four cells with half the chromosome number of the original parent cells. Meiosis creates four haploid daughter cells that are genetically different from the parent cells as well as from each other. The genetic differences allow for a diverse population.
Explanation: In sexual reproduction, the combination of genetic material from two parents leads to variation in the offspring. Meiosis is essential for producing gametes (sperm and eggs) that have half the chromosome count, ensuring genetic diversity when these gametes unite. Each haploid cell produced in meiosis contributes to this diversity, making each offspring unique.