Answer: I would need more context my good sir please tell me the full context and I’ll be able to give you full answer :)
Explanation:
It is called c) a protien. which proteins are found in pretty much every living thing
The chromosomes would not be duplicated and meiosis would not be able to be completed after meiosis 1 (meiosis 1 could still occur as the gametes go from diploid to haploid).