haplosis
/hæpˈloʊsɪs/
noun
- The process of reducing the chromosome number by half during meiosis, resulting in haploid cells.
- Without haplosis, gametes would have the same number of chromosomes as body cells.
- Haplosis occurs during the first division of meiosis, cutting the chromosome number in half.
- The biology textbook explained that haplosis is essential for sexual reproduction.
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