Question

How are cells that go through meiosis different than regular body cells? (Select any

Answer 1

• Firstly we have to know what is meiosis.
• Meiosis is the cell division process by which a diploid (2n) mother cell divided twice to produce four haploid (n) daughter cells.
• Diploid cells have paired chromosomes. For example, in human, the diploid cells contain 23 paired chromosomes, i.e., 46 chromosomes.
• Haploid cells do not have paired chromosomes. In human, the haploid cells contain 23 chromosomes only.
• We know, chromosomes contain DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid).
• So, if the chromosome number is half in case of haploid cells, then obviously, they have half as much DNA.
• So, the correct option is 2. They have half as much DNA.

Answer:

2. They have half as much DNA.

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