In a typical diploid organism, what is the end result of meiosis in terms of the number and chromosome content of daughter cells?

• A. Four genetically distinct haploid cells, each with half the chromosome number of the original diploid cell
• B. Two genetically identical diploid cells, each with the same chromosome number as the original cell
• C. Two genetically distinct haploid cells, each with half the chromosome number of the original diploid cell
• D. Four genetically identical diploid cells, each with the same chromosome number as the original cell

Answer: (A)