Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

If a cell with 40 chromosomes undergoes meiosis, how many chromosomes does each of the four daughter cells have?

Correct answer C. 20 chromosomes

Explanation

Meiosis is a reduction division: homologous chromosomes separate in the first division, so each of the four cells receives half the original number, 20.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.