Question

Select all that apply.. Meiosis is associated with the _____. a.diploid number of chromosomes. b.haploid number of chromosomes. c.autosome cells. gamete cells

Answer 1

Ans.

Meiosis is type of cell division that occurs in cells of sexually-reproducing individuals. It involves formation of four daughter cells from a single mother cell, having half number (haploid) of chromosomes as present in mother cell.

Meiosis leads to formation of both male and female gametes (mature, haploid germ cells) that fuse together and develop into a diploid, multicellular organisms.

Thus, the correct answer is option b). haploid number of chromosomes and option d). gamete cells.

Answer 2

Meiosis is associated with the haploid number of chromosomes gamete cells.

Meiosis is the process in which the chromosomes are copied, paired up and separated to create eggs or sperms.

b.haploid number of chromosomes