The given diagram shows the second meiotic division in a cell.The haploid number of chromosomes for this species will be:
Correct answer: B. 6
- A. 3
- B. 6
- C. 9
- D. 12
Explanation
In 2nd meiotic division, sister chromatids separate so chromosome number will remain 6. So option B is correct. All other options either increases the chromosome number which is not possible or decreases it so they are incorrect.
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