A diploid germ cell reduces its chromosome number by half to generate four haploid nuclei in:

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Meiosis is the process by which a diploid germ cell reduces its chromosome number by half and produces four haploid nuclei. This is necessary for sexual reproduction to ensure that the resulting zygote has the correct number of chromosomes. Fertilization involves fusion of two haploid nuclei (from two different individuals) to form a diploid zygote. Mitosis is a process of cell division where a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells. Replication refers to the process of DNA copying before cell division. Parthenogenesis is a type of reproduction where an egg develops without fertilization, resulting in offspring that are clones of the mother.

A Diploid Germ Cell Reduces Its Chromosome Number by Half