In meiosis, what is true about the four daughter cells produced at the end of meiosis II?

• A. They are haploid and genetically distinct from one another due to crossing over and independent assortment.
• B. They are haploid and genetically identical to one another because meiosis produces clones.
• C. They are diploid and genetically distinct because homologous chromosomes do not separate in meiosis.
• D. They are diploid and genetically identical to the original parent cell.

Answer: (A)