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During meiosis, which of the following cells are diploid?

O sperm
all of these cells are diploid
O stem cells
O secondary oocytes
O cells beginning meiosis II

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Answer:

O sperm

Step-by-step explanation:

In humans, body (or somatic) cells are diploid, containing two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent).

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Final answer:

Secondary oocytes (option c) and cells beginning meiosis II are diploid. Sperm are haploid, as they are the end product of spermatogenesis after the completion of both meiosis I and II.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question regarding meiosis asks which cells are diploid. During the process of spermatogenesis, primary spermatocytes, which are diploid, go through the first cell division of meiosis I to produce haploid secondary spermatocytes. These secondary spermatocytes then undergo meiosis II to become spermatids, which are also haploid cells. In oogenesis, the primary oocyte, which is diploid, divides into a secondary oocyte and a polar body. The secondary oocyte remains diploid until it is fertilized. If fertilization occurs, the secondary oocyte completes meiosis II and becomes a haploid ovum. Therefore, the secondary oocytes and cells beginning meiosis II are diploid, while sperm, being the end product of spermatogenesis, are haploid.

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