Question
Biology Question on Meiosis
Meiosis involves
A
two nuclear divisions and one chromosome division
B
one nuclear division and one chromosome division
C
one nuclear division and two chromosome divisions
D
two nuclear divisions and two chromosome division
Answer
two nuclear divisions and one chromosome division
Explanation
Solution
Meiosis is the process whereby a nucleus divides by 2 divisions into four nuclei, each containing half the original number of chromosomes (haploid). The haploid cells are destined to become gametes. It is called reductional division and results in genetic variation.