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As a result of meiosis:one diploid cell has divided twice forming 4 haploid cells.gametes are producedgenetic variation increases.All of these choices are correct

As a result of meiosis:one diploid cell has divided twice forming 4 haploid cells-example-1
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Meiosis is a process of cell reproduction and like mitosis consists of prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase. However, unlike mitosis, meiosis performs these processes twice, so it has prophase 2, metaphase 2, anaphase 2 and telophase 2.

Importantly, between meiosis 1 and meiosis 2 no replication of genetic material occurs, so at the end of telophase 2, 4 haploid daughter cells will be obtained, which means that they will have only half of the genetic material.

Because of this, this is a process that is used for the formation of gametes (sperm and eggs).

In addition to this, during meiosis 1 homologous chromosomes exchange their genetic material in a process called crossing-over.

Therefore, the answer is D, all options are correct.

As a result of meiosis:one diploid cell has divided twice forming 4 haploid cells-example-1
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