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The number of chromosomes in a certain type of cell division is halved. This kind of cell division occurs in ______.

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The number of chromosomes in a certain type of cell division is halved. This kind of cell division occurs in ______.

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  • Only testis

  • Only ovary

  • Both ovary and testis

  • All body cells

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The number of chromosomes in a certain type of cell division is halved. This kind of cell division occurs in both ovary and testis.

Explanation:

Meiosis is the halving of the number of chromosomes in sex cells or gametes. It occurs in the reproductive organs, specifically the testis and ovary.

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Chapter 2: Structure of chromosome, cell cycle and cell division - Review Questions [Page 19]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Structure of chromosome, cell cycle and cell division
Review Questions | Q A. 3. | Page 19
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