Which describes the chromosome number before and after Meiosis?a.2n > 2n b.2n > nc.n > 2n
Question
Which describes the chromosome number before and after Meiosis?
a. 2n > 2n
b. 2n > n
c.n > 2n
Solution
The correct answer is b. 2n > n.
Here's why:
Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half and produces four gamete cells. This process is required to produce egg and sperm cells for sexual reproduction.
Before meiosis (in the parent cell), the number of chromosomes is diploid (2n), meaning it contains two complete sets of chromosomes from both parents.
After meiosis, the number of chromosomes in each of the four daughter cells (gametes) is haploid (n), meaning it contains one complete set of chromosomes.
So, the chromosome number changes from 2n (before meiosis) to n (after meiosis).
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