Question

Which of the following statements justifies that meiosis is reduction division?Select one of the options below as your answer:. A. Meiosis results in the formation of gametes. B. Meiosis produces recombinant chromosomes. C. Meiosis begins with a diploid cell, but produces four haploid cells.

Answer 1

Meiosis begins with a diploid cell, but produces four haploid cells is the statement among all the statements that justifies meiosis is reduction division. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope it helps you.

Answer 2

While letter A is true, meiosis results in the formation of gametes or sex cells, it doesn't justify it being a reduction type of division. B is incorrect, it doesn't produce recombinant chromosomes. C is the best answer since it begins with a diploid cell (2n) and results in four haploid cells (n) where n is the amount of genetic material present.