Practice Question
By what process do sex cells reproduce?
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Correct Answer:
Meiosis.
Rationale:
Meiosis is the process by which sex cells (gametes—sperm and egg cells) are produced. It reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically unique haploid cells. This ensures that when fertilization occurs, the resulting offspring has the correct number of chromosomes.
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Question Details
- Category: HESI A2
- Subcategory: Comprehensive HESI A2 Exam(s) Series
- Domain: Comprehensive Hesi A2~2025
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