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A cell has 20 chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in the daughter cells after meiosis is ___________.

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10

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15

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20

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40

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The correct option is A 10
Meiosis is also called reduction division. This type of cell division is involved in formation of gametes. The number of chromosomes is reduced to half at the end of meiosis. So, a cell having 20 chromosomes will give rise to daughter cells having 10 chromosomes after meiosis.

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