A diploid cell with 4 chromosomes would produce which of the following after meiosis,assuming variability occurred due to crossing over or other abnormalities in the process?

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Meiosis produces haploid gametes, so options A and C are incorrect. Since there are four chromosomes, there are two homologous pairs that can undergo crossing-over, resulting in genetic variation. This means that option B (only two types of haploid gametes) is also incorrect. Option E (four genetically distinct types of diploid gametes) is not correct because diploid gametes cannot exist naturally in most organisms. Therefore, the correct answer is option D (four genetically distinct types of haploid gametes).

A Diploid Cell with 4 Chromosomes Would Produce Which of the Following