Multiple Choice
Which process involves two consecutive cell divisions resulting in four daughter cells?
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12. Meiosis
Introduction to Meiosis
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How many daughter cells are created at the end of meiosis II?
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8
B
6
C
4
D
2
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Understand that meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes or spores.
Recall that meiosis consists of two consecutive divisions: meiosis I and meiosis II.
In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated, resulting in two haploid cells, each with half the number of chromosomes.
In meiosis II, the sister chromatids within the two haploid cells are separated, similar to mitosis, resulting in four haploid daughter cells.
Therefore, at the end of meiosis II, a total of four daughter cells are produced from the original single cell.
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