Meiosis differs from mitosis in that
A)it produces cells with half the amount of genetic material normally seen in a human cell.
B)it involves cell division.
C)it produces cells with a full complement of genetic material.
D)it involves the production of bodily cells other than gametes.

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Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that produces gametes, such as sperm and eggs, which contain half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This is achieved through two rounds of division, resulting in four genetically diverse daughter cells. In contrast, mitosis produces two identical daughter cells with a full complement of genetic material, which is necessary for growth and repair in somatic cells.

Meiosis Differs from Mitosis in That