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Meiosis occurs in which of the following? a. diploid cells b. haploid cells c. mostly haploid cells but occasionally diploid cells d. mosty diploid cells but occasionally haploid cells

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Answer: a. diploid cells

Explanation: Meiosis begins in a germ cell (2n; diploid), which then goes through two cell divisions resulting in 1n; haploid cells (gametes). Mitosis also begins with a 2n; diploid cell.

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