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Unit 4: Reproduction and cell division

500 possible mastery points

About this unit

New organisms don't just appear out of nowhere—they are the result of reproduction! In this unit, we'll learn about sexual and asexual reproduction, fertilization, and development. We'll also explore mitosis and meiosis, which are the cellular processes that allow organisms to grow and reproduce.
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