Question #66572
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.
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.
Expert's answer
a. It produces haploid gametes, with half the number of chromosomes.
