The cell division process that results in the formation of gametes is called:
A) meiosis
B) gene imprinting
C) transcription
D) mitosis

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Meiosis is the cell division process that results in the formation of gametes, such as sperm and egg cells. During meiosis, the number of chromosomes in the cell is halved so that each resulting gamete contains only one copy of each chromosome. This is important because when the sperm fertilizes the egg, the resulting zygote will have the correct number of chromosomes. Gene imprinting, transcription, and mitosis are not directly involved in the formation of gametes.

The Cell Division Process That Results in the Formation of Gametes