Meiotic division results in the formation of four daughter cells. Each daughter cell contains:
Correct answer: D. Haploid number of unduplicated chromosomes
- A. Diploid number of duplicated chromosomes
- B. Haploid number of duplicated chromosomes
- C. Diploid number of unduplicated chromosomes
- D. Haploid number of unduplicated chromosomes
Explanation
Meiotic division, also known as meiosis, is the process by which a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information. These cells are typically gametes - sperm in males or eggs in females. Each of these four daughter cells has a haploid number of unduplicated chromosomes, which means they contain one complete set of chromosomes (unlike diploid cells, which contain two sets). Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they either mention a diploid number or duplicated chromosomes, which do not result from the final stages of meiosis.
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