Question

meiosis-

• this cell division only occurs to make egg and sperm cells (called gametes).
• ____________ divides to form _________________, each genetically different from the parent and to each other. this introduces variety into species
• the daughter cells have _____________________________ that the parent cell had.

Explanation:

Meiosis is a specialized cell division for gamete production. A single diploid parent cell undergoes two division rounds to produce 4 haploid daughter cells, which are genetically unique. These daughter cells have half the number of chromosomes compared to the parent cell, which drives genetic variation in species.

Answer:

• A diploid parent cell divides to form four haploid daughter cells, each genetically different from the parent and to each other. This introduces variety into species
• The daughter cells have half the number of chromosomes that the parent cell had.