Answer to Question #66572 in Genetics for jennifer

Question

Which statement best describes the significance of meiosis to sexual reproduction?

a
It produces haploid gametes, with half the number of chromosomes.
b
It creates organisms with better adaptability to the environment.
c
It allows all types of cells to produce two sets of identical chromosomes.
d
It produces up to eight haploid cells, each with 46 chromosomes.

Answer 1

a. It produces haploid gametes, with half the number of chromosomes.