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When a cell with 40 chromosomes undergoes meiosis each of the four resulting cells has_____________________?

Correct answer: B. 20 chromosomes

  • A. 10 chromosomes
  • B. 20 chromosomes
  • C. 40 chromosomes

Explanation

Meiosis halves the chromosome number, so a cell with 40 chromosomes produces haploid cells containing 20 chromosomes each. The four products are formed after two successive meiotic divisions.

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