Distinguish between a gamete and zygote. Explain their roles in sexual reproduction.
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The meiotic process produces gametes with half as many chromosomes as their parent cells.
Gametes are specialised reproductive cells involved in sexual reproduction.
It restores the original chromosome number of the species.
Typically, the fallopian tube is where the zygote is located initially.
Gametes and zygotes ensure continuity of species.
Sperm and egg produce offspring which is genetically distinct from both parents.
Gametes carry genetic information from parents to offspring.
Sexual reproduction produces offspring identical to parents.
Gametes:
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Zygote:
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ii.
Role of gamete and zygote in sexual reproduction:
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