Textbook Question
At the end of meiosis, each cell has ________ chromosomes and they are genetically ________ from the original cell.
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27. The Reproductive System
Meiosis
Multiple Choice
Which healthy gamete could not result from the parent cell shown during meiosis?
A
A gamete with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
B
A gamete with a single set of chromosomes
C
A gamete with a unique combination of alleles
D
A gamete with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically unique gametes.
Recognize that a healthy gamete produced by meiosis should have half the number of chromosomes compared to the parent cell, which is known as being haploid.
Identify that each gamete should contain a single set of chromosomes, which is characteristic of haploid cells.
Acknowledge that due to crossing over and independent assortment during meiosis, each gamete will have a unique combination of alleles.
Conclude that a gamete with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell would not be a result of normal meiosis, as this would indicate a failure in the reduction division process.
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