AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
How many daughter cells does meiosis produce, and what is their ploidy?
A.4 haploid cells
B.2 haploid cells
C.4 diploid cells
D.2 diploid cells
Explanation
Core Concept
Meiosis includes two divisions after one round of DNA replication and commonly produces four haploid nuclear products. Independent assortment and crossing over can generate substantial genetic variation among those products. They should not automatically be described as four equivalent functional gametes, because gamete development differs among organisms and between spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
Correct Answer
A4 haploid cells
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