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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Four haploid cells each genetically distinct from the parent cell that gave rise to them are produced during
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A meiosis
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B cytokinesis
C mitosis
D karyokinesis
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four haploid cells. These cells are genetically distinct from each other and from the parent cell due to crossing over and independent assortment.

Hint

Which type of division produces four unique haploid cells?

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