Asked by mariana moreno on May 04, 2024
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The stage of meiosis that makes descendant cells haploid is ____.
A) prophase I
B) prophase II
C) anaphase I
D) anaphase II
E) metaphase I
Haploid
Referring to a cell or nucleus containing a single set of unpaired chromosomes, as seen in gametes (sperm and egg cells) of sexually reproducing organisms.
Meiosis
is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells, each genetically distinct from the parent cell.
- Determine the progressions and effects of meiosis.
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Lauren GroserMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Anaphase I is the stage in meiosis where homologous chromosomes are separated, reducing the chromosome number by half and making the resulting cells haploid.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the progressions and effects of meiosis.