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Question
Which of the following statements correctly describes meiosis? a. The cells produced at the end of meiosis are genetically identical to the parent cell b. Meiosis does not occur in reproductive cells c. The cells produced at the end of meiosis contain half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell d. Cells divide only once during meiosis
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Meiosis is a reduction division. The parent cell is diploid, and after two successive divisions (meiosis I and II), the four daughter cells are haploid, containing half the number of chromosomes. They are genetically different due to crossing over and independent assortment.
Hint
The end product has half the genetic material.