Meiosis

In sexually reproducing organisms, germ-line cells in organs called produce haploid .

The gametes are produced by . whereas somatic cells are produced by in a sexual reproductive cycle.

Meiosis involves two cell divisions, each containing a , , , and .

Unique features of meiosis include , homologous , and division.

Mitosis and meiosis comparison.
Another consequence of meiosis and sexual reproduction is increased genetic .
- Crossing .
- Independent .
- Random .