Question 46
Cell DivisionThe chromosome number of a cell before and after the process of meiosis is conventionally represented as
- A.n→n
- B.n→2n
- C.2n→n
- D.2n→2n
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (2n→n)
Explanation
Meiosis is reduction division: a diploid (2n) cell gives rise to haploid (n) cells with half the chromosome number.