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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

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is a special process of reductional cell division. A. Meiosis B. Reproduction C. Mitosis D. Cell Division
Options
A Meiosis
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B Reproduction
C Mitosis
D Cell Division
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Meiosis is specifically called reductional division because it reduces the chromosome number by half, from diploid (2n) to haploid (n), producing gametes. Mitosis is equational division.

Hint

This division 'reduces' the chromosome number.

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