WAEC Biology 2008 Question 53

Question 53

Cell Division

What of the following occurrences is not a feature of meiosis?

  1. A.Formation of four haploid cells
  2. B.Two successive nuclear cell divisions
  3. C.Pairing of homologous chromosomes at prophase
  4. D.Formation of two diploid cells.
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Answer: D (Formation of two diploid cells.)

Explanation

Two diploid daughter cells are the result of mitosis; meiosis gives four haploid cells.