In animals, meiosis of germ cells produces gametes. Some plant cells also undergo meiosis, but the resulting cells are not gametes. Explain what the products of plant meiosis are, what they develop into, and how plants produce gametes.

In animals, meiosis of germ cells produces gametes. Some plant cells also undergo meiosis, but the resulting cells are not gametes. Explain what the products of plant meiosis are, what they develop into, and how plants produce gametes.

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Chapter8: How Cells Reproduce

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