Asked by Vonnie Bonnie on Jun 20, 2024
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Which of the following is produced by meiosis?
A) Somatic cells
B) Animal gametes
C) Polyploid cells
D) Diploid cells
E) Zygotes
Meiosis
A form of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four haploid cells, each genetically distinct from the parent cell that gave rise to them.
Gametes
The reproductive cells (sperm and egg) that combine during sexual reproduction to form a new organism.
Polyploid Cells
Cells that contain more than two paired (homologous) sets of chromosomes, often seen in plants.
- Identify the products of meiosis and their importance in sexual reproduction.
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Shivo ThoraniJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes (sperm and eggs in animals). These cells are haploid, meaning they contain one set of chromosomes, which is necessary for sexual reproduction.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the products of meiosis and their importance in sexual reproduction.