The process of meiosis results in ____.
A) the production of four identical cells
B) no change in chromosome number from parental cells
C) a doubling of the chromosome number
D) a reduction in chromosome number
E) two diploid cells

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The process of meiosis results in a reduction in chromosome number. This occurs because the cell undergoes two rounds of division, resulting in the formation of four haploid cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the original parent cell.

The Process of Meiosis Results in ____