Multiple Choice
In humans, how many chromosomes are present in a mature sperm cell produced by meiosis?
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17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
Meiosis
Multiple Choice
What type of cell does meiosis produce?
A
Diploid somatic cells genetically identical to the parent cell
B
Polyploid cells with doubled chromosome number relative to the parent cell
C
Haploid gametes (sex cells) with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
D
Prokaryotic cells lacking a nucleus
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall the purpose of meiosis: it is a specialized type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half to produce cells used in sexual reproduction.
Understand the chromosome number terms: diploid (2n) means having two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, while haploid (n) means having only one set of chromosomes.
Recognize that meiosis starts with a diploid parent cell and produces cells with half the chromosome number, which are haploid.
Identify the type of cells produced by meiosis: these are gametes (sex cells), such as sperm and egg cells in animals.
Conclude that meiosis produces haploid gametes with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell, ensuring genetic diversity and proper chromosome number after fertilization.
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