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ZOO 101 Animal Diversity Objective Question

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Meiosis is a reduction division. What does this mean in terms of chromosome number?
Options
A A diploid (2n) cell forms four diploid (2n) nuclei.
B A haploid (n) cell forms four diploid (2n) nuclei.
C A diploid (2n) cell forms four haploid (n) nuclei.
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D A haploid (n) cell forms four haploid (n) nuclei.
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Meiosis is a reduction division where a single diploid (2n) cell forms four haploid (n) nuclei, halving the chromosome number.

Hint

The chromosome number is reduced by half.

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