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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

The cell division process restricted to the germplasm (or meiocytes) is: A. Cytokinesis B. Mitosis C. Karyokinesis D. Meiosis
Options
A Cytokinesis
B Mitosis
C Karyokinesis
D Meiosis
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that occurs only in germline cells (meiocytes) to produce gametes. Mitosis and its associated processes (karyokinesis, cytokinesis) occur in somatic cells.

Hint

This process is only for making sperm and eggs.

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