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How are sperm and eggs the same?

Updated: 12/10/2022
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They both contain 1/2 the number of chromosomes of a "normal" cell.

They don't contain the necessary organelles to survive on their own.

They both can create a zygote (if they are combined).

Both are gametes and are produced by meiosis's.

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