Through the process of __________, the germ cell is divided, and each resulting cell contains 23 chromosomes rather than 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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Through the process of __________, the germ cell is divided, and each resulting cell contains 23 chromosomes rather than 23 pairs of chromosomes.​

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Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes (sperm and eggs) with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. During meiosis, the germ cell undergoes two rounds of cell division resulting in four haploid cells, each containing 23 chromosomes. This is different from mitosis, which produces two genetically identical diploid cells. Division and replication are not specific enough to describe meiosis.

Through the Process of __________, the Germ Cell Is Divided