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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