Which is TRUE for the cells that are formed by the end of Meiosis I?

A. 2 cells are formed, each having half the number of chromosomes as the original cell.

B. 4 cells are formed, each having half the number of chromosomes as the original cell.

C. 2 cells are formed, each having the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

D. 4 cells are formed, each having the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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7 December, 10:18

Which is TRUE for the cells that are formed by the end of Meiosis I?

A. 2 cells are formed, each having half the number of chromosomes as the original cell.

B. 4 cells are formed, each having half the number of chromosomes as the original cell.

C. 2 cells are formed, each having the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

D. 4 cells are formed, each having the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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Wilson Hatfield · Answer 1

C. 2 cells are formed, each having the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

Explanation:

The products of mitosis are called diploid cells, they have the complete sets of chromosomes. These cells are usually important for activities such as growth, repair etc. They make up our normal body (somatic) cells. Therefore, the answer is 2 genetically identical cells.