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Meiosis, Germ Cells, and Fertilization

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<strong>Meiosis</strong><br />

– a diploid precursor cell gives rise to haploid progeny cells<br />

• haploid cells<br />

– produced by meiosis<br />

– develop into highly specialized gametes-eggs (or ova), sperm<br />

(or spermatozoa), pollen, or spores

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