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Meiosis — OCR GCSE Biology A J247

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OCR GCSE Biology A
Genes, inheritance and selection
Inheritance
Meiosis

OCR GCSE Biology A · J247

Meiosis

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Explain the role of meiotic cell division in forming gametes by halving chromosome number.
Discuss how meiosis maintains diploid cells upon fertilisation and generates genetic variation.

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