Process of cell division Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 20, 2024 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 20, 2024 · 7-Down · 7 letters
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(genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)
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