Yes people who have half a body *that are born that way* have reproductive organs. They can also reproduce offspring, though it is harder to do. They usually have many healthy problems and can shorten the person's life span greatly
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People with a condition like Caudal Regression Syndrome, where the lower half of the body is underdeveloped or missing, may still have reproductive organs such as ovaries or testes. However, the extent of functionality and fertility can vary based on the individual's specific anatomy and medical condition. Consulting with a medical professional would provide the most accurate information.
No, meiosis does not use normal body cells to produce gametes. Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that occurs in the reproductive organs to produce gametes (sperm and egg cells) with half the number of chromosomes as a normal body cell.
During meiosis in a donkey's reproductive organs, a diploid cell undergoes two rounds of division to produce four haploid gametes. These gametes will contain a unique combination of genetic material that will contribute to genetic diversity in the offspring when fertilization occurs.
Reproductive cells have half the number of chromosomes as body cells, so if a body cell has 22 chromosomes, then the reproductive cells (sperm or egg) would have 11 chromosomes. This is because during sexual reproduction, the sperm and egg combine to form a new cell with the full number of chromosomes.
The cells produced in the testicle are male reproductive cells, so they are unique to the reproductive system. A sperm cell contains exactly half of the chromosomes (DNA) necessary to reproduce; a female ovum contains the other half required. As an added note, the term 'gonad' refers to the reproductive unit supplying reproductive cells; therefore, a male gonad is the testicle and the female gonad is the ovary.
Reproductive cells, also known as gametes, contain half the number of chromosomes compared to other cells in the body. This is because during sexual reproduction, gametes from two parents combine to form a new individual with a complete set of chromosomes. In humans, for example, gametes contain 23 chromosomes each, while most other cells in the body have 46 chromosomes.