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In humans, gametogenesis results in the formation ofa. diploid egg and sperm cells.b. gametophytes.c. sporophytes.d. haploid egg and sperm cells.e. a zygote.

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Problem 5RQ: Meiosis produces daughter cells. a. two haploid b. two diploid c. four haploid d. four diploid

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In humans, gametogenesis results in the formation of
a. diploid egg and sperm cells.
b. gametophytes.
c. sporophytes.
d. haploid egg and sperm cells.
e. a zygote.

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