Question

Name the following:

The type of cell division which occurs in the cells of the reproductive organs.

Answer 1

Meiosis

1. Cell division is of two types - mitosis and meiosis.
2. Mitosis is a type of cell division which occurs in all somatic cells of the body.
3. Meiosis is a type of cell division that occurs in the cells of the reproductive organs to produce gametes.
4. Meiosis produces haploid cells which contain half of the genetic material.
5. In meiosis, four genetically dissimilar daughter cells are produced.