Which best defines a diploid cell during meiosis?

A. a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the parent cell

B. a cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell

C. a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell

D. a cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell

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PbJ

26 December, 07:43

Which best defines a diploid cell during meiosis?

A. a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the parent cell

B. a cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell

C. a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell

D. a cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell

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Darien Lucas · Answer 1

The correct answer option is C. a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell.

Explanation:

Meiosis is a two-step division process, meiosis I and meiosis II, where the cell division occurs in the germ cells, also known as diploid cells.

It results into the formation of gametes (haploid). Therefore, the number of chromosome is reduced to half in daughter cells as a result of meiosis.