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CHAPTER<br />

3<br />

Sexual<br />

<strong>Reproduction</strong><br />

KEY IDEAS<br />

Meiosis is the process that<br />

produces sex cells.<br />

Sexual reproduction involves<br />

the joining of genetic material<br />

from two parents.<br />

Sexual reproduction creates<br />

the incredible diversity among<br />

members of the same species.<br />

There are advantages and<br />

disadvantages to both asexual<br />

and sexual reproduction.<br />

Organisms use a variety<br />

of strategies to ensure<br />

the success of sexual<br />

reproduction.<br />

Scientists have used their<br />

knowledge of sexual and<br />

asexual reproduction to<br />

develop reproductive<br />

technologies.<br />

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