6.1 Chromosomes and Meiosis
6.1 Chromosomes and Meiosis
6.1 Chromosomes and Meiosis
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<strong>6.1</strong> <strong>Chromosomes</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Meiosis</strong>Haploid cells develop into mature gametes.• Gametogenesis is the productionof gametes.• Gametogenesis differs betweenfemales <strong>and</strong> males.– Sperm become streamlined <strong>and</strong>motile.– Sperm primarily contribute DNAto an embryo.– Eggs contribute DNA, cytoplasm,<strong>and</strong> organelles to an embryo.– During meiosis, the egg getsmost of the contents; the othercells form polar bodies.
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