Cell Reproduction
... The cell cycle is the growth called interphase and a division phase called mitosis. Mitosis produces two daughter cells that are the same to the parent cell, having a complete diploid set of chromosomes. Meiosis produces haploid daughter cells (sperm and eggs) that have 23 chromosomes. Parent cells are genetically different from the meiosis cells. The differentiation is a process that allows cells to specialize. The reproductive system consists of tissues and organs that facilitate reproduction and creation of the new organism. The male reproductive system produces eggs and supports pregnancy. Human cells contain 23 pair of chromosomes. Homologous chromosomes are inherited from each parent and carry genes for the same traits. Chromosomes may be altered by mutations, in the number, o...