Chromosome number is reduced during meiosis because the process consists of
A) two cell divisions without any chromosome replication.
B) a single cell division without any chromosome replication.
C) two cell divisions in which half of the chromosomes are destroyed.
D) two cell divisions and only a single round of chromosome replication.
E) four cell divisions with no chromosome replication.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Meiosis consists of two cell divisions (meiosis I and meiosis II) but only one round of DNA replication, leading to the reduction of chromosome number by half.

Chromosome Number Is Reduced During Meiosis Because the Process Consists