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8. Which of the following statements is true about meiosis?

A. Meiosis produces 2 genetically identical daughter cells
B. Meiosis produces 4 identical daughter cells
C. Meiosis produces 4 genetically different daughter cells
D. Meiosis produces 2 different daughter cells

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Meiosis produces gametes that contain one complete haploid set of chromosomes

Meiosis is a reduction division, where the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells is reduced to half as compared to the parent cell. This set of chromosomes is called a haploid set or genome. The reduction from diploid to haploid occurs during Anaphase I of meiosis I, where homologous chromosomes separate and enter into two different cells. Meiosis takes place only in reproductive cells that divide to form gametes

So, the correct answer is 'Meiosis produces gametes that contain one complete haploid set of chromosomes'

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