How many daughter cells are created at the end of Meiosis II?

• A. 8
• B. 2
• C. 6
• D. 4

Answer: (D)

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1. Understand that meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes or spores.
2. Meiosis consists of two sequential stages: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Each stage has its own phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
3. In Meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated, resulting in two haploid cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the original cell.
4. Meiosis II resembles a typical mitotic division where the sister chromatids are separated. Each of the two cells from Meiosis I divides again.
5. At the end of Meiosis II, each of the two cells divides to produce a total of four genetically distinct haploid daughter cells.