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What are gametes in humans and how many chromosomes do they contain?
Gametes are sperm and egg cells that contain 23 single chromosomes.
What type of cell division produces gametes?
Gametes are produced by meiosis.
What is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes, leading to genetic variation; asexual reproduction involves only one parent and results in genetically identical offspring.
What type of cell division do organisms use during asexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction only involves mitosis.
What is fertilization in the context of reproduction?
Fertilization is the fusion of male and female gametes, resulting in offspring that receive DNA from both parents.
What happens to genetic information during sexual reproduction?
There is a mixing of genetic information, leading to genetic variation in offspring.
What are the gametes in plants called?
In plants, the gametes are pollen and egg cells.
What term is used for offspring produced through asexual reproduction?
Offspring produced through asexual reproduction are called clones.
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