normal grep would have searched only for lines with a literal +. fgrep. fgrep is an acronym that stands for Fixed-string Global Regular Expressions Print. fgrep (which is the same as grep -F) is fixed or fast grep and behaves as grep but does NOT recognize any regular expression meta-characters as being special.
. Meiosis results in the direct production of gametes. 2. A cell that has successfully completed meiosis has a chromosome number called Haploid. 3. If a species normally has 52 chromosomes, the cells it produces by Meiosis will each have 26 chromosomes.
Meiosis thus produces four cells, each of which contain half the number of chromosomes as the original cell. Some or all of the four cells may become functional gametes or spores. Compare mitosis. Our Living Language : Meiosis is the process by which the nucleus divides in all sexually reproducing organisms during the production of spores or gametes.