How many cells are formed at the end of meiosis and cytokinesis?

• A. 8 cells
• B. 2 cells
• C. 4 cells
• D. 6 cells

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically distinct daughter cells.
2. Recall that meiosis consists of two consecutive divisions: meiosis I and meiosis II.
3. During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated into two cells, each containing half the number of chromosomes.
4. In meiosis II, the sister chromatids are separated, resulting in four cells, each with a haploid set of chromosomes.
5. Finally, cytokinesis occurs after each meiotic division, physically dividing the cytoplasm and completing the formation of four distinct cells.