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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 6 Objective Question
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23. Meiosis is best described as a
Options
A Reduction division that halves the chromosome number
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B Process that doubles chromosome number
C Type of asexual budding
D Process exclusive to plants
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Meiosis is a double nuclear division process that halves the diploid (2n) chromosome set into haploid (n) gametes.

Hint

Reduces chromosome count from diploid (2n) to haploid (n).

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 6
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 642 of 737
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