AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
Somatic cells in a human have 46 chromosomes; gametes have 23. Which division explains this?
A.Meiosis I, which separates homologous pairs
B.Meiosis II alone
C.Mitosis
D.Cytokinesis without nuclear division
Explanation
Core Concept
The reductional division halves the chromosome number by splitting homologs, making haploid gametes. Meiosis II and mitosis preserve count.
Correct Answer
AMeiosis I, which separates homologous pairs
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