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Creates egg and sperm cells.

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How do cells divide?: MedlinePlus Genetics

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There are two types of cell division: mitosis and meiosis. Learn more about what happens to cells during each of these processes.

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Divides all contents into 2 identical daughter cells,

making new body cells.

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If not regulated correctly it can cause health issues, such as cancer.

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Insures cells have same chromosomes in each generation.

Reduse chromosomes by half to create egg and sperm cells.

Gene suffling applies 23 chromosomes to the egg and also to the sperm cells.

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Parent Cell

DNA Replicates

2 Daughter Cells

*4 Daughter Cells

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Cell doubles its chromosomes and other content.

Creates 2 identical daughter cells.

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Health issues, such as cancer, can happen if it is not regulated as it should be.

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Parent Cell

DNA Replicates

2 Daughter Cells

*2 Daughter Cells