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How many daughter cells are produced by meiosis?
A
Two
B
Six
C
Eight
D
Four
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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.
Recognize that meiosis consists of two consecutive divisions: meiosis I and meiosis II.
In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated into two different cells, each with half the original number of chromosomes.
In meiosis II, the sister chromatids in each of the two cells from meiosis I are separated, resulting in four genetically distinct daughter cells.
Conclude that meiosis produces four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the original cell, which is essential for sexual reproduction.