Question

At the end of meiosis II, how does the DNA in each of the four new cells compare to the DNA from the original cell? A) half as much and genetically the same as the original B) twice as much and genetically the same as the original C) half as much and genetically different from the original D) twice as much and genetically different from the original

Answer 1

C) half as much and genetically different from the original

Step-by-step explanation:

Meiosis is referred to as reductional division because it results in the daughter cells having half the number of chromosomes of the parent. Diploid parent cells (2n) give rise to haploid daughter cells (n). Hence, the daughter cells has half as much as the parent cell in comparison.

Also, the process of meiosis involves crossing over of genetic materials between non-homologous chromosomes. This makes daughter cells from meiotic process to be genetically different from the parent cell.

The correct option is C.