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What are homogametes and heterogametes?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Gametes**: - Gametes are the reproductive cells that unite during sexual reproduction to form a new organism. They carry half the genetic information of an individual. 2. **Homogametes**: - Homogametes refer to gametes that are of the same type. In other words, they contain identical sex chromosomes. - Example: In humans, females produce homogametes because they have two X chromosomes (XX). Therefore, all the gametes produced by females carry the X chromosome. ...
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