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meiosis
The process of gamete formation in meiosis explained
Observe an animation representing the different stages of meiosis
gamete formation in meiosis Behaviour of chromosomes at meiosis. meiosis sexual reproduction and parthenogenesis compared
How is biological sex determined?
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The process of gamete formation in meiosis explained
Gametes are formed through meiosis (reduction division).
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Observe an animation representing the different stages of meiosis
Animation depicting the different stages of meiosis.
Video: Video: HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology; music: Twelve Spanish Dances, Op. 5 - Arabesca by Enrique Granados, performed by William Riley/Musopen.org (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
How is biological sex determined?
A video about sex chromosomes and the inheritance of biological sex.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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meiosis
Meiosis in the anther of a lily, showing prophase II.
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gamete formation in meiosis
Meiosis, the process in which gametes (sex cells) form.
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Behaviour of chromosomes at meiosis.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
meiosis
During meiosis, an event known as chromosomal crossing over sometimes occurs as a...
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
sexual reproduction and parthenogenesis compared
The process of sexual reproduction and several forms of parthenogenesis.
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