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

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The process of meiosis results in a reduction in the chromosome number. During meiosis, a diploid cell (2n) undergoes two rounds of division to produce four haploid cells (n), with each cell having half the number of chromosomes as the original parent cell. This reduction in chromosome number is important for the formation of gametes and sexual reproduction.

The Process of Meiosis Results in ____