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Chromosome number is reduced during meiosis because the process consists of
BiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionAIIMSAIIMS 2018 (27 May)
Options:
  • A two cell divisions without any chromosome replication
  • B a single cell division without any chromosome replication
  • C two cell divisions in which half of the chromosomes are destroyed
  • D two cell divisions and only a single round of chromosome replication.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: two cell divisions and only a single round of chromosome replication.
In the first meiotic division or heterotypic division, the reduction of chromosome number occurs resulting in the formation of two haploid cells. The second meiotic division is homotypic division.

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